WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Hurricanes have rebounded decisively from their first loss of the season in Super Rugby Pacific, scoring seven tries Friday in a 41-12 bonus point win over the New South Wales Waratahs.
The Wellington-based Hurricanes’ unbeaten start to the season came to an end after eight matches last weekend when they lost in Canberra to the Brumbies.
The Hurricanes fielded a much-changed team Friday — and were forced to call on their fourth-string hooker after a series of injuries in that position — but made an emphatic return to form, scoring four tries to lead 26-0 after 27 minutes.
The Hurricanes weren’t able to keep up that start and it wasn’t until the 60th that they added a fifth try through replacement winger Salesi Rayasi.
That restored the Hurricanes’ momentum and Rayasi scored again in the 70th minute. Between tries he left the field to receive treatment for a dislocated finger.
North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes in mid
Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
Does this video show a military convoy in Myanmar’s Rakhine state? — Radio Free Asia
German military officer convicted of spying for Russia, sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison
North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
Analysis: How Inter Milan won its 20th Serie A title and Inzaghi his first as coach
Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse
China reaps wheat amid efforts to ensure food security
Does this video show a military convoy in Myanmar’s Rakhine state? — Radio Free Asia
Baltimore police fatally shoot a man who pulls gun during questioning; detective injured
Junta forces Rohingyas to protest ethnic rebels in Myanmar’s Rakhine state — Radio Free Asia