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Hurricanes Upset Chiefs as Super Rugby Playoff Race Tightens

Bailyn Sullivan's four-try performance propels Hurricanes to fifth place, while Blues and Brumbies secure key wins in a competitive postseason battle.

Bailyn Sullivan (right) scored four tries for Wellington Hurricanes after coming off the bench

Overview

  • The Wellington Hurricanes defeated the Waikato Chiefs 35-17, with supersub Bailyn Sullivan scoring four second-half tries, avenging last year's semi-final loss.
  • The Hurricanes' victory moved them into fifth place, while the Chiefs remain tied at the top of the standings with the Crusaders, who had a bye this round.
  • The Auckland Blues climbed into sixth place with a 40-19 win over the Western Force, dropping the Force to seventh on points differential.
  • The Queensland Reds suffered a 36-33 upset against the Fijian Drua but held onto fourth place in the standings.
  • The ACT Brumbies retained third place with a decisive 40-17 win over the New South Wales Waratahs, narrowing the gap to the top two teams.