Overview

• The Hurricanes defeated the Queensland Reds 31-27 at Suncorp Stadium, climbing to fourth place on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with one game remaining.
• This victory marked the Hurricanes’ 10th consecutive win over the Reds, extending a 12-year streak and dealing a psychological blow to the Queensland side.
• Key moments included a decisive five-minute stretch before halftime, highlighted by Cam Roigard’s chip-and-regather try and Billy Proctor’s quick follow-up score.
• The Reds, who have now lost four of their last six games, must beat Fijian Drua next week and rely on other results to regain a top-four position.
• Reds coach Les Kiss expressed frustration with officiating but emphasized the need for his team to address repeated errors and missed opportunities in tight matches.