Lynagh’s late strike ends Reds hoodoo

Super Rugby Pacific round-up
By BEN JAYCOCK

Queensland Reds broke their New Zealand hoodoo to end the Chiefs’ unbeaten start to the season.
New-found composure and relentless defence was behind the Reds’ 25-22 win, with Tom Lynagh’s 77th-minute penalty ending a 21-game, 10-year losing streak on Kiwi soil.
The Chiefs still had a chance to steal a victory, putting together a pulsating 27 phases after the siren and twice holding a penalty advantage, but Tyrone Thompson was held up over the line and Reds sealed a famous first win for Brad Thorn in New Zealand since he took over as coach in 2...

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