Kaea Nepia scores for Matatu v Hurricanes Poua. Photo: Iain McGregor/ActionPress
Matatū have continued their good start to Super Rugby Aupiki, beating the Hurricanes Poua 29-7 in Christchurch on Sunday. The win was built on a very strong first half, in which the home side scored four tries.
Grace Brooker opened the scoring, before Kaea Nepia crossed for a double. Wing Winnie Palamo added another try to secure a commanding 24-0 lead.
The Hurricanes Poua hit back through a converted try to Ayesha Leti-I'iga just before the break.
The second half was a far more contested affair. Both sides struggled to break through each other's defences, with the only scoring coming from a sweeping Matatū move finished off by Lucy Jenkins.
Matatū face the Blues next weekend in Christchurch, while the Hurricanes Poua meet Chiefs Manawa in Hamilton.
Read how the game unfolded here:
