They've held on to beat Canterbury 27-25 in the final in Hamilton.

Waikato captain Chelsea Semple told Gold Sport it's a huge achievement.

But despite the defeat, Canterbury captain Laura Bayfield's glass is half full.

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14 Jul: Coach Scott Robertson's laying down a challenge to the All Blacks squad with their series against France already in the bag ahead of the third and final test

14 Jul: One All Black is out, but up to four more are set to come back into the selection fold for this weekend's third test against France in Hamilton

10 Jul: A 20-year-old accused of shooting a man before allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint has appeared in court in Hamilton

10 Jul: Police say a man charged with murdering a 31-year-old in Hamilton last night was known to the victim

10 Jul: Neighbours of a 31-year-old found dead in Hamilton last night were unaware it had happened - until a helicopter and armed Police showed up

10 Jul: The rider of a dirtbike involved in a crash in Hamilton yesterday afternoon has died in hospital

09 Jul: The Hamilton Mayor's not bothered by the French rugby team's decision to stay outside the city, in the lead-up to their test against the All Blacks

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