Bay of Plenty sides qualify for national sevens tournament in Rotorua

Bay of Plenty women's sevens player Tynealle Fitzgerald throws a pass during the Northern Regional Sevens Tournament. Photo / Supplied

Bay of Plenty men's and women's sevens sides can start preparing for the 2018 Bayleys National Sevens in Rotorua after a successful day at the Northern Regional Sevens Tournament.

At the tournament, held at Memorial Park in Cambridge on Saturday, the Bay of Plenty men's team ended the day in second place, being edged out by Counties Manukau.

Both Bay of Plenty Men's and Women's sides will now prepare for the 2018 Bayleys National Sevens after a successful day...

Posted by Bay of Plenty Rugby on Saturday, 9 December 2017

The Bay of Plenty women's side faced Counties Manukau in the third and fourth playoff, with Counties taking out the game 27-17.

Northern Regional Sevens results

Men:
Bay of Plenty 26 v Waikato 14
Bay of Plenty 29 v North Harbour 7
Bay of Plenty 17 v Counties Manukau 24
Bay of Plenty 14 v Northland 28
Bay of Plenty 24 v Auckland 20

Women:
Bay of Plenty 12 v Counties Manukau 12
Bay of Plenty 22 v North Harbour 5
Bay of Plenty 12 v Auckland 24
Bay of Plenty 10 v Waikato 21
3rd/4th Play-off: Bay of Plenty 17 v Counties Manukau 27