Whakarewarewa are through to the Baywide semifinals after defeating Mount Maunganui in Rotorua.
Whaka needed to win today to cement their spot in the playoffs next week.
Torrential rain had its part to play in the low-scoring affair, which Whaka won 7-3.
The victory means Whaka will play Tauranga Sports next weekend away, in the semifinal. It is the first time Whaka have made the semifinals since 2011.
Meanwhile, Greerton are the side to miss out on the semifinals after losing to Tauranga 16-5.