The Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team have bounced back in the best possible fashion with a commanding win.

After a loss to neighbours TVC last weekend, the side rebounded in perfect fashion to pick up a fantastic 77-0 win over Tauranga-based Greerton Marist in their clash at Princess Street Reserve last Sunday.

Ōpōtiki, who have a large chunk of players back from last year, alongside some new faces, clicked on the day and scored some fabulous long range tries.

Spreading the ball and playing an attacking style is Ōpōtiki’s focus and that’s what transpired against Greerton as they ran in 13 tries.

Celebrating her blazer game, Wency-Ree Rewi helped herself to a hat-trick of tries, while player-coach Helena Coughlan also scored three tries.

Others to dot down included Lillian Razak, Michelle Rangiahua, Arlyce Paora, Nicky Mokomoko, Kerry Green, Tea Hunia and one other unnamed scorer on the scoresheet.

Several of Ōpōtiki’s tries were from long range as they continually stretched the Greerton defensive line.

Mokomoko was rated Ōpōtiki’s best player, while Green and Paora were also strong and Coughlan made several strong breaks.

Fresh off their first win in the Baywide Women’s Championship division, Ōpōtiki travel to Te Puke this weekend to face their winless women’s side.

In the Baywide Premier Men’s competition, Ōpōtiki fell to a 30-23 loss to Mount Maunganui in their clash at Blake Park. The home side outscored Ōpōtiki five tries to two, but Mana Howe’s sharp shooting off the kicking insured the visitors nabbed a point for finishing within seven.

Fullback Tamarau Karepa showed good footwork to score his try, while winger Braeden Elmiger produced a good finish for their second try.

Ōpōtiki are competitive each week and will be hoping to nab their first win in the next few weeks.

Their best were David Whyte, Ryan Kurei and Howe.

The development team were also beaten in their match, going down 59-28 to a slick Mount side.

Ōpōtiki managed a bonus point thanks to Cody Mokomoko, Jackie Ropotini, Hasley Howe and Mana Takamore-McPhee all crossing the try line.

This weekend, the men’s teams travel to Te Puke to face the Pirates.