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Hurricanes Dominate Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Clash

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Check out how the Hurricanes conquered the Fijian Drua in a thrilling Super Rugby showdown! 🏉

The Wellington Hurricanes showcased their prowess on the rugby field with a convincing 38-15 victory over the Fijian Drua, extending their unbeaten streak to eight games in the Super Rugby Pacific championship. Despite facing challenges like concurrent yellow cards, the Hurricanes flexed their full toolkit, proving their status as serious contenders for the title. Led by standout performances from players like Jordie Barrett and Tevita Ikanivere, the Hurricanes dominated the match and kept the crowd at the HFC Bank Stadium on the edge of their seats.

In a hard-fought battle in Suva, the Hurricanes displayed resilience and skill, maintaining their perfect Super Rugby record with eight wins out of eight matches. The team's collective effort, coupled with individual brilliance from players like Sikeli Rabitu and Kini Naholo, ensured their supremacy on the field. The Hurricanes showed exceptional defense and precision in their attacks, keeping the Fijian Drua at bay throughout the game.

Despite facing challenges, including 10 minutes with only 13 men on the field, the Hurricanes overcame the odds and secured a commanding victory over the Fijian Drua. The Leinster-bound All Black, Jordie Barrett, played a pivotal role in the win, adding a try, penalty, and conversion to his impressive performance. With a strong team spirit and unwavering determination, the Hurricanes proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the Super Rugby Pacific championship.

In a thrilling display of rugby skills and teamwork, the Hurricanes' triumph over the Fijian Drua solidified their position at the top of the Super Rugby table. Fans can expect more thrilling matches and outstanding performances from the Hurricanes as they continue their quest for the championship title.

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Hurricanes v Fijian Drua result: Hurricanes forced to flex full toolkit in ... (New Zealand Herald)

Hurricanes 38 Fijian Drua 15 Anyone doubting the Hurricanes as Super Rugby Pacific championship contenders only needs to look back at their win over the...

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Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes extend unbeaten record to eight ... (Newshub)

The Hurricanes have stretched their winning Super Rugby Pacific streak to eight games, but had to overcome concurrent yellow cards to emerge 38-15 winners ...

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Hurricanes survive Suva test to maintain perfect Super Rugby record (FRANCE 24)

The Wellington Hurricanes made it eight wins from eight at the top of the Super Rugby table on Friday with a hard-fought 38-15 victory at the Fijian Drua.

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Fijian Drua v Hurricanes: Canes take crowd out of it, Drua punished ... (RugbyPass)

The Hurricanes were far too good for the Fijian Drua in Suva on Friday night as the ladder leaders extended their unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Fijian Drua vs Hurricanes (Fijivillage)

TRY!! Sikeli Rabitu clears to the 45 metre line. 5" Quality defence from the Drua stops Kini Naholo. 3" Penalty to the Canes right in front of the sticks.

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Hurricanes blow Drua away (FBC News)

With the backing of its fans at a sold out HFC Bank Stadium, the Tevita Ikanivere captained side replied in style following a little break by Iosefo Masi who ...

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LIVE: All Blacks rocked by 'unfortunate' injury (Nine)

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' live coverage of Super Rugby Pacific featuring the Fijian Drua and the ta...

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Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett at the centre of another Hurricanes ... (planetrugby.com)

The Leinster-bound All Black scored a try and kicked a penalty and a conversion, while Billy Proctor, Devan Flanders, James O'Reilly and Xavier Numia scored ...

Hurricanes overcome yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in ... (The Associated Press)

But their game started to fall apart in the second half and they spent almost 10 minutes with 13 men when DuPlessis Kirifi and Isaia Walker-Leawere were sin- ...

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Hurricanes down Drua, stay perfect in Super Rugby (Rugby.com.au)

The Hurricanes have overcome a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific, stretching their ...

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Super Rugby Pacific news | Billy Proctor try for Hurricanes vs Fijian ... (Wide World of Sports)

Salesi Rayasi's quick thinking set up Billy Proctor for the first try of the night in Suva, silencing the Fijian Drua fans.

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Hurricanes withstand tense second half to deny Fijian Drua in Suva (Stuff.co.nz)

The Super Rugby Pacific leaders were made to work hard for their eighth straight win after losing three players to the sin bin.

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Unbeaten Hurricanes overcome 'good test of character' against Dura ... (RugbyPass)

Hurricanes captain Brad Shields was almost lost for words after the ladder leaders overcame a “good test of character” on Friday.

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Hurricanes down Drua, stay perfect in Super Rugby (Super Rugby)

The Hurricanes have overcome a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific, stretching their ...

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Win against Drua "wasn't perfect" - Hurricanes assistant breaks ... (Newstalk ZB)

The Hurricanes are now 8 for 8 in Super Rugby. They picked up a win in Suva against the Fijian Drua, taking the win by 23 points. Assistant Coach Jamie M.

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