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Western Force and Hurricanes Battle to 17-17 Golden-Point Draw in Perth

A missed drop goal by Hurricanes' Ruben Love after the final siren sealed the dramatic tie, lifting the Force to fifth on the ladder and boosting their finals hopes.

Players react after the extra time result.
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Players react after the extra time result.
Western Force skipper Jeremy Williams admitted he did not know the Super Ruby extra-time rules

Overview

  • The Western Force and Hurricanes ended their Super Rugby Pacific match in a 17-17 golden-point draw after a tense extra-time period in Perth.
  • Force flyhalf Ben Donaldson's 78th-minute penalty sent the match into golden-point extra time, where both teams missed opportunities to secure victory.
  • Hurricanes flyhalf Ruben Love's drop-goal attempt struck the post after the final siren, leaving both sides to share the points.
  • The draw elevated the Force to fifth place on the ladder, enhancing their prospects for a first-ever finals appearance.
  • Key performances included Bayley Kuenzle's comeback try, Nic White's setup for Mac Grealy's score, and Fehi Fineanganofo's two tries for the Hurricanes.