Hurricanes Rout Brumbies, Chiefs Top Reds in Super Rugby Playoffs

The first round of the Super Rugby playoffs has concluded with decisive results that have determined the landscape for the next stage of the competition. Following the elimination of both Australian teams, the tournament is now set to feature two all-New Zealand semifinals next weekend.

In Wellington, the ACT Brumbies were flushed out of the playoffs following a heavy defeat. The Hurricanes routed the Brumbies with a final score of 66-12. The match took place in a downpour, contributing to the difficult conditions. Following the significant loss, Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham apologized to fans for his team’s performance.

Elsewhere in the playoffs, the Queensland Reds traveled to Hamilton to face the Chiefs. The Reds suffered a 46-24 loss in what was described as a tighter match compared to the Wellington fixture. However, the teams faced similar torrential rain conditions during the game. The defeats for both the Brumbies and the Reds mark another Australian washout in the first round of the playoffs.