The Bay of Plenty Volcanix have got the monkey off their back - winning their first game since rejoining the Women's National Provincial Championship.
The Volcanix played Hawke's Bay on Saturday in their round three match at the Ngongotaha Domain, beating the visitors 21-19.
It was a big result for the Bay side who rejoined the national competition last year and went winless in 2014.
Despite having a player in the sin bin during the second half on Saturday, while trailing Hawke's Bay 19-17, the Volcanix battled back well to win the match. Mystery McLean-Kora crossed for the match-winning try for the Bay.
Volcanix coach Pere Paul said the win would give the players plenty of confidence.