Thrilling Combacks and Unbeaten Records Shattered in Super Rugby Pacific

Carter Gordon delivered a last-minute try that clinched a thrilling 34-31 victory for the Queensland Reds over the ACT Brumbies, shattering the last unbeaten record in the Super Rugby Pacific. The win was sealed in the weather-delayed final match of round four, occurring on Saturday.

The Reds launched a determined assault on the Brumbies line after the 80th minute, with Gordon, a former Wallabies flyhalf, crossing in the corner, marking their first win in Canberra since 2021. Despite flanker Luke Reimer's try giving the Brumbies a late lead, the Reds persevered, reflecting in Gordon's remarks on their resilience through the challenging match.

Elsewhere, the New South Wales Waratahs suffered a heavy defeat against the Wellington Hurricanes, while the Auckland Blues took down the defending champions, Canterbury Crusaders. The round also saw the Waikato Chiefs outclass Moana Pasifika and the Otago Highlanders edge out Western Force in tightly contested matches.