Hockey players and their supporters are in Taupo this week for a secondary schools girls' tournament that attract 240 players.

School-age hockey players took advantage of the fine weather on Saturday at a junior hockey tournament at Smallbone Park. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Only one hurdle remains for the Rotorua Boys' High School 1st XV team as they look to gain a spot in the National Top 4 competition - for the first time since 2006.

Following back-to-back losses, Rotorua United will look to turn their form around when they meet Matamata in the WaiBOP Premiership.

The Western Heights High School 1st XV rugby team will look to defend their home fortress one last time this season.