The South Island's Matatū women's Super Rugby side have won the Aupiki title for 2023, beating Chiefs Manawa 33-points-to-31 in a thrilling final on Saturday afternoon.
It's been a splendid year for women's rugby, with the Black Ferns winning the World Cup on home soil with a series of enthralling performances, and the Super Rugby Aupiki final delivered again.
The only disappointment for many observers is that the season is done and dusted already, and it's not even April yet.
Rugby commentator and former Wellington player Alice Soper spoke to Māni Dunlop.
