The CMK Taranaki Bulls sevens rugby team has finished third at the TECT National Sevens tournament played in Tauranga this weekend.
The tournament ends the 2019 rugby season.
Taranaki progressed into the semi-final, however, on a hot, long weekend, Taranaki lost 12-5 to Auckland, which was beaten by Waikato in the final.
In the semi-final, Taranaki scored first thanks to the speed of co-captain Liam Blyde, who was impressive all weekend.
Auckland bounced back immediately and took the lead 7-5 at the break.