Rugby-Chiefs stun Super Rugby champion Blues on opening weekend


(Reuters) - Damian McKenzie scored two tries as the Waikato Chiefs got a measure of revenge for their defeat in last year's Super Rugby Pacific final with a 25-14 victory over the Auckland Blues at rain-soaked Eden Park on Saturday.

The blockbuster clash bucked the opening weekend trend of high-scoring matches but a bruising, high-quality contest suggested both teams will be among the competition front-runners again this season.

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