Otamatea's Xavier Cooper, 14, runs through the rain in a game against Tikipunga's under-16 side at Pohe Island on Saturday. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Northland's next generation of sevens stars packed out Pohe Island on Saturday for the annual Old Boys Marist junior tournament.
Thirty-four boys and girls teams ranging from under-12 to under-18 grades from all over Northland took part in a competitive day of play.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham went along to catch the action.
Results:
Under-12 boys:
1st: Mid Northern Rugby Football Club
2nd: Old Boys Marist Junior Rugby Whangārei
Under-13 boys:
1st: Mangonui JMB Rugby
2nd: City JNB Rugby (Junior)
Under-14 boys:
1st: City JNB Rugby (Junior)
2nd: Mangonui JMB Rugby
Under-16 boys:
1st: Tikipunga Rugby Club
2nd: City JNB Rugby (Junior)
Under-16 girls:
1st: City JNB Rugby (Junior)
2nd: Kerikeri Rugby
Under-18 boys:
1st: Kaitaia Rugby Club
2nd: Wellsford Rugby Football Club
Under-18 girls:
1st: Kaitaia Rugby Club
2nd: Baa Baas