26 Feb 2022

As it happened: Hurricanes stun Blues in nailbiter

9:09 pm on 26 February 2022

The Hurricanes have claimed a 33-32 boilover win over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific in Dunedin tonight.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looks for support during the Blues v Hurricanes, Round 2 of the Super Rugby Pacific rugby union competition at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looks for support during the Blues v Hurricanes, Round 2 of the Super Rugby Pacific rugby union competition at Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Photo: Derek Morrison / www.photosport.nz

The Hurricanes captain, Ardie Savea, scored a late try to give the Wellington side the victory, after the Blues had been in the lead.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes suffered a 42-32 first-up loss to the Crusaders.

RNZ's Jamie Wall was there for all the action:

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