Super Rugby Pacific RECAP: Blues break Reds hearts in classic after Drua, Brumbies and Highlanders post wins
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FIJIAN DRUA 24 beat MOANA PASIFIKA 17 in Lautoka
BRUMBIES 27 beat HURRICANES 19 in Canberra
HIGHLANDERS 7 beat FORCE 6 in Dunedin
BLUES 41 beat REDS 34 in Brisbane
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FULLTIME: Blues 41, Reds 34
The Blues have stunned the Reds with the winning try to reserve halfback Sam Nock after the fulltime siren.
They take an enthralling contest 41-34.
"Unbelievable from the Blues. Simply outrageous. He has broken Queensland's hearts," Sean Maloney says on Stan Sport.
The Blues celebrate the match winning try scored by Sam Nock. Getty
The Blues remain in second place on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder but are now just one point behind the Hurricanes.
The Reds are sixth.
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: Blues draw level in classic
The Blues have drawn level in a classic match.
Hooker Kurt Eklund charges over by the posts and it's 34-34 after 75 minutes.
This has been an unbelievable second half.
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: Reds stretch lead to seven
The Reds stretch their lead to seven as Lawson Creighton knocks over a penalty.
The hosts are up 34-27 after 74 minutes.
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: Not so fast, say the Blues
Not so fast, say the Blues.
The competition's leading try scorer, Hoskins Sotutu, is the man to score after Cole Forbes took a quick tap to catch the Reds napping.
The Reds lead 31-27 after 69 minutes in a classic.
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: 'Junkyard dog' scores three in first start
What is going on?!
Tim Ryan - aka the 'junkyard dog' - has just turned the Blues inside out in his first Super Rugby start.
That is a remarkable individual try as Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt watches on with a grin.
Absolute scenes at Suncorp Stadium and the Reds lead 31-20 after 65 minutes.
Tim Ryan of the Reds scores a try. Getty
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: 'Junkyard dog' does it again
The 'junkyard dog' does it again!
Reds rookie Tim Ryan finishes superbly in the corner as Queensland snatches the lead straight back.
This is a heck of a contest and the Reds lead 24-20 after 61 minutes.
"This kid is made for this level - remember the name. Tim Ryan, the junkyard dog," Sonny Bill Williams says on Stan Sport.
Tim Ryan of the Reds scores a try. Getty
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: Blues back in front
Queensland's lead is short lived as Harry Plummer converts Angus Ta'avao's muscular try.
The Blues are back in front, 20-19 after 59 minutes.
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: 'Junkyard dog' fires Reds in front
The Reds have hit the front with a terrific try to young winger Tim Ryan.
Hunter Paisami dinked a clever kick into space and Ryan had the pace to finish.
"The 'junkyard dog' gets over in his first Super Rugby start. What a moment," James Horwill says on Stan Sport.
The Reds lead 19-13 after 51 minutes.
Tim Ryan of the Reds in action. Getty
Super Rugby Pacific LIVE: Vunivalu redeems himself
Suliasi Vunivalu redeems himself after bombing a try in the first half.
The Reds winger powers over from close range and the Blues lead 13-12 after 48 minutes.
"He knows he owes them one," Morgan Turinui says on Stan Sport.
HALFTIME: Blues 13, Reds 7
Kiwi referee James Doleman is booed off Suncorp Stadium at halftime with the Blues holding a 13-7 advantage.
"The crowd tells the story," Morgan Turinui says on Stan Sport.
The fans are frustrated by penalties against the Reds but Turinui points out the Blues scrum dominance is "unequivocal."
Referee James Doleman. Getty
