Rugby

Koroibete scores for Rebels to beat Brumbies

March 9, 2019 5:01 am

Fiji-born wing Marika Koroibete scored a try for the Rebels as they defeated Brumbies 29-26 in the super rugby match last night.

Koroibete muscled his way over in the 41st minute of play after a long ball from Quade Cooper.

Playing his first match since around one hip injury, Brumbies and Fijian wing Henry Speight opened the scoring in the 18th minute when he managed to find the line despite the best efforts of Koroibete.

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Meanwhile, in another match, Hurricane beat Highlanders 25-22.

Today, Crusaders meet Chiefs at 4.15pm, Blues battle Sunwolves at 6.35pm before Waratahs playing Reds at 8.45pm.

Tomorrow, Lions will take on Jaguares at 1.05am.

You can watch the Brumbies-Rebels, Crusaders-Chiefs on FBC Sports.