The NZ Māori Open means team were crowned the this years Oceania Indigenous Cup Champions at the weekend.
It was a tough encounter against the Australian based Lebanon side, but NZ Māori came out on top to win in a drop off 7 ot 6
Tensions were high as both sides performed their traditional war dance before the finals began
The invitational Australian Lebanese side dotted over first
In the game the NZ Maori scored two 2 point tries and one 1 point try
While Lebanon scored one 2 point try and three 1point tires
The regular game was a Draw 5/5 at full time to go into drop off reducing teams to five players per side
Lebanon scored first.
But the New Zealand Māori side hit back with two tries, this is a second to seal the victory