Rugby

Reds claim Super Rugby AU title

May 9, 2021 7:50 am

[Source: news.com.au]

The Reds have claimed the Super Rugby AU final after securing a 19-16 win over the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium last night.

An 84th minute try by James O’Connor handed Queensland the title.

Whilst O’Connor opened the scoring with a penalty, Tom Banks hit straight back to put the defending champions ahead after 12 minutes.

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Both teams would trade penalties as flyhalf Noah Lolesio booted them ahead before the break.

As they traded penalties, the Reds would find a way over in the final play of the game, with O’Connor completing his remarkable comeback with a try, contributing all 19 points.

[Source: Rugby.com.au]