Rugby: O’Connor leads Reds to home Super Rugby AU final with Brumbies win


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 10 Apr 2021

(Reuters) - Queensland Reds flyhalf James O’Connor kicked a late penalty to secure a 24-22 victory over ACT Brumbies in front of 22,000 fans in Brisbane on Saturday to maintain his side's 100% record this season and secure a home final in Super Rugby AU.

The Reds had trailed by nine points with 15 minutes remaining but finished the stronger with O’Connor kicking 14 points and having a hand in both of his side’s tries scored by centre Josh Flook and wing Jordan Petaia.

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