Arataki are the Bayfair Baywide Division One champions after beating Rangiuru 14-9 at Centennial Park in Te Puke on Saturday.
Arataki skipper Marty Bourke and Rangiuru sharp-shooter Ngatai Kingi kicked a penalty each in the opening 15 minutes, as the game settled down to a clash befitting a Baywide title decider.
Right on half time, Bourke finished off an Arataki attack when he dotted the ball down for the only try of the game and a handy 11-6 halftime lead.
The second spell turned into battle of attrition, with both sides going on attack and defending like lions, as play moved up and down the field with neither team able to cross the try line. A penalty apiece gave Arataki a 14-9 advantage they held under intense pressure from the home side.
The Arataki victory added the Baywide silverware to their Western Bay title won earlier in the season. The excellent spirit shown throughout the game, was highlighted by a rousing haka apiece from both teams, prior to presentation of the Baywide Div One trophy.