Rebels stun Brumbies

Canberra: The Melbourne Rebels picked up a crucial come-from-behind 27-24 victory over the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday.

The Brumbies raced into a 21-5 lead through three first-half tries all claimed by first-time Super Rugby scorers in Thomas Cusack, Faalelei Sione and Rob Valetini.

Rebels dominated the early possession and territory stakes and were rewarded with the game’s first try. After Marika Koroibete had spilled the ball in midfield, Brumbies full-back Tom Banks put the ball in behind the Rebels defence with Henry Speight bearing down on Angus Cottrell.

Results: Blues 15-36 Hurricanes, Sunwolves 63-28 Reds, Crusaders 31-29 Waratahs, Highlanders 39-27 Lions, Brumbies 24-27 Rebels, Stormers 9-15 Chiefs, Bulls 39-30 Sharks.-Planet Rugby