League: Pikiao win right to a quiet weekend

Then there were three.

Ngongotaha have been knocked out of the Bay of Plenty District premier playoffs after losing to Taupo 22-12 in Rotorua on Saturday.

That means only three clubs remain in the playoffs: Taupo, Pacific and Pikiao.

Taupo have advanced to the preliminary final against Pacific (Tokoroa) this weekend.

Pacific and Pikiao went toe-to-toe at the weekend in the major semifinal, with the winner guaranteed a spot in the grand final on August 17.

The two competition rivals fought out a close match with Pikiao upsetting Pacific 30-24 in Tokoroa.

Pikiao will now have a weekend off as they wait to find out who they play in the final.

In the reserve grade playoffs, minor premiers Reporoa have been defeated by Pacific Reserves 44-20. Reporoa will meet Pikiao Seniors this weekend in the preliminary final.

Pikiao Seniors knocked out fellow club-mates Pikiao Reserves in the minor semifinal on Saturday, 46-12.

Results

Bay of Plenty District Rugby League semifinals on Saturday:

Premier: Major semifinal: Pacific 24 Pikiao 30, minor semifinal: Ngongotaha 12 Taupo 22.

Reserve grade: Major semifinal: Reporoa 20 Pacific 44, minor semifinal: Pikiao Seniors 46 Pikiao Reserves 12.