Rugby

Jaguares beat Hurricanes

May 18, 2019 8:03 am

Jaguares Tomas Lavanin in action during the Super Rugby game between Hurricanes vs Jaguares. Photo: Photosport / CARISSA_TROTTER

An error-prone Hurricanes side have slipped to their first ever Super Rugby loss to the Jaguares.

The ever-improving Argentinian side claimed a well-deserved 28-20 win in Wellington last night.

The Hurricanes had not been at their best in winning their previous two matches, and were made to pay for another below par effort.

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It was a first home Super Rugby defeat for the Hurricanes against a side from outside New Zealand since April 2015, when the then champion Waratahs beat them 29-24 in Wellington.

In another match, the Bulls defeated the Rebels 32-17.

Meanwhile, at 7:35pm tonight the Blues host the Chiefs and the Reds will meet the Waratahs at 9:45pm, these matches will be aired LIVE on FBC Sports.

At 1:05am tomorrow, the Lions take on the Highlanders while the Stormers meet Crusaders at 3:15am.