Volcanix erupt after taking home relegation battle

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix have notched their first win in the Farah Palmer Cup this season, their 31-3 bonus-point triumph over the Otago Spirit at home in round six yesterday almost certainly keeping them in women’s provincial rugby’s top-tier Premiership for another year, at the visitors’ expense. The Spirit must stun four-time defending champions Canterbury in their final match to avoid the drop.

Bay of Plenty 31 (Mahina Paul 2, Kalyn Takitimu-Cook, Luka Connor, Mererangi Paul tries; Takitimu-Cook 2 con, Mererangi Paul con) Otago Spirit 3 (Maia Joseph pen). HT: 14-3