After freezing weather forced organisers to postpone the annual Taieri Seven-A-Side tournament, players, coaches and supporters were given almost perfect weather to play rugby in yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Reaching out in vain is Zingari Richmond U9 player Brooke Ratten-Johnson (8) as she tries to catch Pirates player Lucas Kramis (8). : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Supporters and parents provide encouragement from the sidelines. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Celebrating a victory are the Green Island Grizzlies U13 girls team, winners of the girls' competition. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Alhambra Union player Jessy Lawrence (11) uses a technique more at home in the gymnasium than the rugby field to help her warm up. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Able to free his arms, Clutha U12 player Regan McDonald is able to offload the ball to a waiting team-mate while Taieri player Caleb Walker gallantly tries to tackle him to the ground. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

With nothing but open space in front of her, Zingari Richmond U11 player Olive Costa (11) races towards the try line. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Keeping warm before hitting the paddock is Alhambra Union player Ollie Fisher (10). : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day

Zingari Richmond U11 player Ratana Jah Kahukura (11) juggles the ball as Alexandra's Alex Scott (10) watches. : Sportsmanship the winner on a perfect day