Super Rugby Round 7 Wrap-Up

Hurricanes v Chiefs

Jordie Barrett landed a penalty at the death to give the Hurricanes victory in Hamilton on Friday evening. The game was a solid contest from the beginning with both teams well matched up front. The Hurricanes, in the lead up to the final penalty, strung together a startling 36 phases in testament to their ball retention skills.

Scorers:

Chiefs

Tries: Lachlan Boshier, Tumua Manu, Shaun Stevenson

Conversions: Damian McKenzie (3)

Penalty: McKenzie

Hurricanes

Tries: Ben Lam, Fletcher Smith, Asafo Aumua

Conversion: Jordie Barrett (3)

Penalties: Barrett (2)

Blues v Lions

The Blues, predictably, despatched the Lions easily at Eden Park on Saturday with a resounding 43-10 scoreline. The Aukland men managed 6 tries in their 5-point victory and subsequently moved to the top of the New Zealand conference.

Scorers:

Blues:

Tries: Rieko Ioane (2), Stephen Perofeta, Gerard Cowley-Tuioti, Hoskins Sotutu, 1 x penalty try

Conversions: Otere Black (3), Harry Plummer (1)

Penalties: Otere Black (1)    

Lions:

Tries: Dan Kriel

Conversions: Elton Jantjies

Penalty: Elton Jantjies

Sunwolves v Crusaders

The Crusaders surged in the second half against the Sunwolves to post a final score of 49-14. The visitors were reduced to 13 men late in the game after Hugh Roach was red carded shortly before Sevu Reece received a yellow but it was small consequence as they asserted their dominance on the game with ease.

Scorers:

Crusaders:

Tries: Tom Christie, Sione Havili, Reece (2), Luke Romano, Braydon Ennor, Fergus Burke.

Conversions: Brett Cameron (5), Burke (2)

Sunwolves:

Tries: Ben Hyne, Garth April

Conversions: Garth April (2)

Reds v Bulls

The Bulls dominated the first quarter with a 17-0 lead against the Reds before losing control of the game and going down 41-17 at the end. The Reds managed 6 tries for their bonus point win, leaving the Bulls with seventh straight defeat in Brisbane.

Scorers:

Reds

Tries:  Liam Wright, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Alex Mafi, Taniela Tupou, Isaac Lucas, Harry Hoopert

Conversions:  Bryce Hegarty (4)

Penalty: Bryce Hegarty (1)

Bulls

Tries: Embrose Papier, Rosko Specman, Warrick Gelant

Conversions: Manie Libbok

Sharks v Stormers

The Sharks emerged 10-point winners in a gritty affair against the Stormers in Durban yesterday. The forwards were evenly matched and the game was largely characterised as a war of attrition up front. Final score: 24-14.

Scorers:

Sharks:

 Tries: Aphelele Fassi, Makazole Mapimpi

Conversions: Curwin Bosch (1)

Penalties: Curwin Bosch (3)

Stormers:

Tries: Herschel Jantjies, Paul De Wet

Conversions: Damian Willemse (2)

Brumbies v Waratahs

The Brumbies thrashed the Waratahs 47-14 in a one-sided encounter in Canberra on Sunday. The Waratahs have not been at their best this season while the Brumbies continue to go from strength to strength.

Scorers:

Brumbies

Tries: Solomone Kata (2), Cadeyrn Neville, Joe Powell, Tom Wright (2), Tom Banks

Conversions: Noah Lolesio (4), Ryan Lonergan, Banks

Waratahs

Tries: Rob Simmons, Mark Nawaqanitawase

Conversions: Will Harrison (2)

*Jaguares v Highlanders – game cancelled.