Reigning champions Te Puke have ignited their campaign to retain their Bay of Plenty junior rugby supremacy, with a spectacular result at the annual Tai Mitchell tournament.

They have defeated Rotorua Gold 102-0 on day one of the event, being staged at Rotorua Boys High School.

Tauranga West appear to be another powerhouse title contender, showing out with a 58-0 win over Galatea.

Another round of group matches is being played today, then semi-finals from 10 tomorrow and finals day begins at 9:30 Sunday.

Full results from day one of the Tai Mitchell tournament:

Te Puke 102 v Rotorua Gold 0

Tauranga West 58 v Galatea 0

Tauranga East 36 v Tauranga North 17

Opotiki 24 v Rotorua Maroon 34

Whakatane 26 v Rangitaiki 19

Points Table (including results from two rounds played earlier):

Te Puke: 15

Tauranga West: 15

Tauranga East: 15

Whakatane: 15

Rangitaiki: 6

Rotorua Maroon: 5

Rotorua Gold: 4

Opotiki: 3

Tauranga North: 0

Galatea: 0