Reds hit back to upset Lions

The Queensland Reds humbled Super Rugby leaders Golden Lions 27-22 after a superb opening half of aggressive rugby in Brisbane on Saturday.

The Reds, coming off four losses, set up their shock win with a rousing four-try first half to lead 24-0 at half-time and battled hard to hold on in the second half to bring off the upset. It was a stunning reversal of fortunes for the South African conference leaders and last season’s beaten finalists following their 29-0 shut-out of Australian conference.