Pasefika Aotearoa Cup

Polynesian women of all ages were out in force last weekend for the inaugural Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby 7s cup showing the guys a thing or two with their rugby skills.

The tournament held 66 games throughout the day with Auckland representative teams for Samoa, Tonga, Fiji & the Cook Islands amongst the 27 teams competing. 

A few well known Black Ferns were also playing and it was great to see them out supporting Grass Roots rugby in teams where some of the girls were playing for the first time.

Vania Wolfgramm (Womens Rugby Development officer) said they hoped the tournament would provide more playing opportunities for females to play rugby & to build stronger relationships within the Pacific & Maori communities.

 

Winners of the Pasifika Aotearoa Cup 7s:

Tight 5 – Dubs Fast Crew (Waikato)

Under 15 – Auckland Tonga

Under 19 – Waiariki Bay of Plenty

Open Womens – Tainui Waka

 

Photo Cred: Penina Joy Photography