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Hurricanes dominate Brumbies in Super Rugby playoff opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:31 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Hurricanes dominate Brumbies in Super Rugby playoff opener

Summary

The Hurricanes routed the ACT Brumbies 66-12 in a Super Rugby playoff match held in Wellington on June 6. This performance led to the Brumbies' elimination from the playoffs, marking another disappointing outing for Australian teams, as they have yet to win a playoff match in New Zealand. The Queensland Reds also fell to the Chiefs, losing 46-24 in similar rainy conditions. As a result, the upcoming semifinals will feature two all-New Zealand matchups, with the Chiefs facing the Crusaders and the Hurricanes set to play the Blues.

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By the Numbers

•Hurricanes scored nine tries against the Brumbies.
•Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham apologized for the team's performance.
•Queensland Reds lost to the Chiefs, 46-24.
•Semifinals will feature Chiefs vs. Crusaders and Hurricanes vs. Blues.
•No Australian team has won a playoff match in New Zealand.

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1:31 AMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes rout Brumbies as Australian teams suffer familiar sinking feeling in Super Rugby playoffs

What they're saying

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Another Australian washout in the first round of Super Rugby playoffs has thrown up two all-New Zealand semifinals next weekend. The ACT Brumbies were flushed out of the playoffs when they lost 66-12 to the Hurricanes in a downpour in Wellington, prompting Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham to apologize to fans for his team’s performance. The Queensland Reds lost 46-24 to the Chiefs in a tighter match but in similar torrential rain conditions in Hamilton.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE McMORRAN

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