But it was anything but easy... after holding off Canterbury 27-25 in the final in Hamilton.

It was 17-all at halftime - Waikato loose forward Mia Anderson full of respect for their opponents afterwards, on Gold Sport.

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International:
Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea, World Health Organization says 21:57

Rugby:
Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has allayed fears of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii missing any tests against the British and Irish Lions 21:57

Entertainment:
Elizabeth Hurley says she and boyfriend Billy Ray Cyrus "make each other very happy" 21:37

Basketball:
The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading to NBA basketball's western conference finals 21:17

Entertainment:
Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon-Cho is pregnant - after "years" of "painful" IVF 21:07

Entertainment:
Halle Bailey has filed for a temporary restraining order against DDG 20:37

Entertainment:
Megan Thee Stallion has insisted that she has not been "banned" from the Met Gala 20:07

Entertainment:
Eva Longoria always thought she'd become a success in Hollywood 19:37

Entertainment:
'The Simpsons' writer Steve Pepoon has died at the age of 68 19:07

Business:
Up to 15 metro-style Briscoe and Rebel Sport stores will be popping up across the country - in a bid to pump up Briscoes group's profitability 18:57

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