Reds Hold Off Waratahs, Drua Stun Brumbies

0:00It's March 14th, here's your Adelaide news in two minutes. The Queensland Reds kept their perfect start in Super Rudby with a 26-17 win over rivals the New South Wales War Taws. A slow game exploded in the final 20 minutes, highlighted by two tries from Flyhalf Carter Gordon and a stunning team effort for center Isaac, Henry's score. More than 18,000 fans at Lang Park saw the Reds grab the lead late after trailing. The War Taws held a 5-point edge twice in the closing stages, but faltered with defensive errors and a disallow try. They struck first through a mall, but couldn't hold off the Reds comeback. This marched the Reds' third straight victory, following wins over the Highlanders and Brumbies. Meanwhile, the ACT Brumbies suffered their first ever loss to the Fiji and Drua, going down 42-27 in tough, wet conditions at Govind, Park. It was the Brumbies' second defeat in a row, despite a rotated squad due to injuries

1:00and rest. The Drua, fresh off a buy, pulled away after halftime in front of a wild home crowd, scoring key tries to build a 20-point lead. Brumbies' back-rower Toby McPherson grabbed two tries in his first start, but it wasn't enough. Both results shake up the standings, with the Reds building momentum and the Drua proven tough at home. Brumbies are buzzing about these gritty pacific clashes as the competition heats up. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com