Brumbies rue missed chances as dubious refereeing calls help Hurricanes win thriller

They lost the battle, but the war is still to be won. Despite going down 32-27 to the Hurricanes in Wellington, the Brumbies showed they are well and truly Super Rugby contenders in 2023.

An inability to exit their own half after scoring and a couple of dubious tries to the Hurricanes saw the home side make it a frustrating night for the visitors.

“Being a big game it always comes down to little key moments, which we weren’t too good at tonight,” Brumbies skipper Allan Alaalatoa reflected ...