Hurricanes beat the Lions to win maiden Super Rugby title

The Lions put up a good fight but were unable to contend with the Hurricanes, who lifted the Super Rugby trophy for the first time after a convincing 20-3 victory in Saturday's final. After 21 seasons of heartache, the 'Canes finally came good on all the talent they've had over the years. The hosts had a Cory Jane try disallowed early from another bit of Beauden Barrett class, but shortly afterwards they scored through Jane again, and that time the try stood. They went into the break 10-3 up, and with the weather playing its part, and the Hurricanes tackling like men possessed, the Lions coul…