Melbourne Rebels beat Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby despite Savea’s record score
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Melbourne Rebels beat Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby despite Savea’s record score

Associated Press  

HAMILTON, New Zealand — Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea became the all-time leading try-scoring in Super Rugby but in a losing cause Friday as Moana Pasifika were defeated 29-23 by the Melbourne Rebels. Savea scored his 61st career try in the 49th minute as part of a rally which saw Moana Pasifika come back from 19-3 down to take a 20-19 lead over the visiting Rebels. To the disappointment of Savea and Moana Pasifika, the Rebels scored tries through Lachie Anderson in the 67th minute and Glen Vaihu in the 75th minute to regain the lead and a bonus point. Moana Pasifika went ahead 20-19 with a William Havili penalty but the Rebels rebuilt their lead with the two late tries.

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Crusaders beat Blues to keep playoff hopes alive in Super Rugby. Reds, Moana Pasifika also win
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Crusaders beat Blues to keep playoff hopes alive in Super Rugby. Reds, Moana Pasifika also win

Associated Press  

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Hurricanes hold off Moana Pasifika to return to top spot in Super Rugby Pacific
7 months, 1 week ago

Hurricanes hold off Moana Pasifika to return to top spot in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press  

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