CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Wellington-based Hurricanes’ unbeaten start in Super Rugby Pacific ended Saturday when they lost 27-19 to the ACT Brumbies in round 10.
A week after losing 46-7 to the second-place Blues, the Brumbies pulled off one of the upsets of the season in beating the first-place Hurricanes.
The Brumbies have dominated the Hurricanes in Canberra, with the New Zealand side having lost its last six matches in the Australian capital. The Hurricanes last won in Canberra in 2017.
Two tries in the middle of the first half allowed the Brumbies to build a 21-5 lead after 19 minutes which became 24-5 after a penalty to flyhalf Noah Lolesio.
The Hurricanes cut the lead to 24-12 at halftime and and outscored the Brumbies 7-3 in a tight second half but never held the lead.
The Brumbies were physical and were able to bring their strong ball runners into the game Saturday, which they weren’t able to do against the Blues. Center and player of the match Tamati Tua was especially effective, scoring a try and making several line breaks.
Messi's $20.4 million compensation with Miami exceeds all but 3 other MLS teams
George Santos ends comeback bid for Congress
I'm a nutritionist for cancer patients
France coach Deschamps includes Kanté and Barcola in preliminary Euro 2024 squad
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts working with Shohei Ohtani on strike zone discipline
Chinese envoy calls on U.S. to find right way to get along with China in new era
US health officials warn of counterfeit Botox injections
Conor McGregor's dad Tony, 64, is hospitalized in Ireland after major health scare
Our friends wriggle out of paying their fair share on holiday