Whakarewarewa Rugby Club is set to showcase top women's rugby talent as it hosts the official Baywide pre-season tournament.
The tournament this weekend will see three Rotorua teams - Whaka, Rotoiti and Waikite battle it out against Waimana, Te Whanau Apanui, Rangataua and Rangiuru in a minimum of two, 30-minute matches. Teams will play both pool games and a play-off game as the day concludes on Sunday.
Plenty of up and coming stars will be on display with a mix of prominent and experienced female rugby players.
The pre-season tournament acts as a warm up to the Baywide season - a seven week round robin competition, before splitting into cup and trophy divisions for the second round with semifinals on July 23 and finals on July 30.
"Teams are eager to get stuck into the season and this is the ideal time for coaches and players to spend time together working on their structures and team culture in what is expected to be a fun and enjoyable day for all including their whanau watching," said Bay of Plenty rugby union women's development officer Lesley Ketu.