Brumbies beat Highlanders as Australian teams continue a strong start in Super Rugby Pacific
9 months, 1 week ago

Brumbies beat Highlanders as Australian teams continue a strong start in Super Rugby Pacific

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DUNEDIN, New Zealand — The ACT Brumbies turned in an improved second-half performance to beat the Dunedin-based Highlanders 27-21 in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday for the third win of the season by an Australian team over a New Zealand opponent. The Brumbies trailed 11-7 after a frenetic first half but took the lead for the first time in the 42nd minute with a try to winger Corey Toole, his fifth of the season. Tom Wright scored the Brumbies’ first try as they began to assert themselves late in the half and Toole put them ahead with excellent work in a left flank overlap just after the break. “We felt we didn’t really control it as well as we should have but come the second half we got a bit more ascendancy and were able to control the tempo a bit more through our set piece.” Flyhalf Damian McKenzie kicked 16 points for the Hamilton-based Chiefs who beat the Fijian Drua 46-29.

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South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

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Blues beat Brumbies 34-20 to reach Super Rugby Pacific final
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Blues beat Brumbies 34-20 to reach Super Rugby Pacific final

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Yet again, the ACT Brumbies carry Australian hopes into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals
6 months, 1 week ago

Yet again, the ACT Brumbies carry Australian hopes into the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals

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Drua beat Reds to maintain 8th place in Super Rugby, Brumbies edge Crusaders with late penalty try
7 months ago

Drua beat Reds to maintain 8th place in Super Rugby, Brumbies edge Crusaders with late penalty try

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Blues hold on to beat the Hurricanes 31-27 and take top spot in Super Rugby Pacific
7 months, 1 week ago

Blues hold on to beat the Hurricanes 31-27 and take top spot in Super Rugby Pacific

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Blues and Brumbies to meet in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific showdown; Fijians host the Hurricanes
8 months ago

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Perenara equals Super Rugby try-scoring record as Hurricanes beat Chiefs 36-23 to stay unbeaten
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Hurricanes beat fellow New Zealand side Blues to take lead in Super Rugby Pacific standings
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Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby

Associated Press  

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