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Brumbies Lead Super Rugby Pacific as Moana Pasifika Secure Milestone Win

The Brumbies climbed to the top of the standings, while Moana Pasifika's first-ever victory over the Blues reshaped the playoff race with two rounds remaining.

Ardie Savea has helped Moana Pasidika to the verge of a first appearance in the Super Rugby playoffs

Overview

  • The ACT Brumbies defeated the Queensland Reds 24-14, moving to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table with 43 points after 13 matches.
  • Moana Pasifika earned their first-ever win over the defending champion Auckland Blues, a 27-21 triumph that placed them in sixth position on the standings.
  • Kyren Taumoefolau's hat-trick of tries was pivotal in Moana Pasifika's victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive with 28 points, equal to the Blues and six points ahead of eighth-placed Waratahs.
  • The Blues' loss pushed them out of the knockout qualification spots, intensifying competition for the remaining playoff berths.
  • With two regular-season rounds left, the Brumbies, Chiefs, and Crusaders are locked in a tight race at the top, while Moana Pasifika's rise highlights the growing competitiveness of Pacific Island franchises.