Blues win third straight Super Rugby Aupiki title with dramatic final
The Blues defeated Matatū 28-21 in the Super Rugby Aupiki final, with a try in the 83rd minute securing their third consecutive championship.
The Blues claimed their third consecutive Super Rugby Aupiki title with a thrilling 28-21 victory over Matatū in Christchurch. Katelyn Vahaakolo scored the decisive try in the 83rd minute during added time, with the conversion by Ruahei Demant sealing the win. The dramatic finish came after the score had been locked at 21-all.
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