Rugby League

Chiefs stage comeback to beat the Hurricanes 

March 20, 2021 8:03 pm

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The Chiefs staged a storming second-half comeback to beat the Hurricanes 35-29 in Wellington tonight.

In the latest round of Super Rugby Aotearoa the home team led 26-7 at halftime.

The visitors rattled up three tries and 21 points in nine minutes to hit the front, before a monster 50m-plus Jordie Barrett penalty put the Hurricanes back in front with six minutes left.

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However, the Chiefs scored a try with less than five minutes to play which was converted by Damian McKenzie for the win.