Instead of potentially dangerous tackling, players rip sticky ribbons from their opponents.
Supporters and players cheer their team.
Wanaka Primary School coach Scotty Opetaia watches his team with players Jake Nicholson (8), Nico Bowering (7) and Mason Opetaia (8).
Matthew Hill (9) of Port Chalmers School dives to score as Isaac Te Hiwi (9) of St Bernadettes School Dunedin tries to tackle.
Brae Tourell (10), of Kaitangata Primary School, evades Ella Wood (10), of Outram Primary School, to score a try.
Kane Johnston (10), of Millers Flat Primary School, slices through Zac Thoms (10), of Balclutha Primary School, on his way to the tryline.
Otago primary schools' Rippa rugby finals at Carisbrook yesterday. Photos by Peter McIntosh; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.
