Super Rugby Pacific AS IT HAPPENED: Brumbies stun defending champion Blues to break 12 year drought
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MATCH CENTRE: Blues vs Brumbies, Eden Park, 5.35pm kickoff AEDT
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'Stoic genius' tears up after drought breaking win
Good things come every 12 years for Stephen Larkham.
The maestro was in his playmaking pomp in 2001 when the ACT Brumbies, en route to a first Super Rugby title, humiliated the Blues 35-7 at Eden Park.
And he was on the sidelines as an assistant coach in 2013 when the Canberra club beat the Blues 20-13 at New Zealand's rugby fortress.
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Stephen Larkham celebrates a famous win. Stan
Stay tuned for the fallout from Eden Park
Thanks for joining us for what proved to be a thrilling contest at Eden Park - and a major breakthrough for the Brumbies.
Stay tuned to Wide World of Sports as we bring you the reaction.
We will also be back tomorrow for a Super Saturday that culminates with the Waratahs hosting the Force in Sydney.
FULLTIME: Brumbies 21, Blues 20
They've done it!
The Brumbies have stunned the Blues 21-20 for their first win at Eden Park since 2013.
"Their defence was superb. A thoroughly deserved win for the men from Canberra," Mils Muliaina says.
That's a pretty good job interview for Stephen Larkham too, as he bids to succeed Joe Schmidt as the next Wallabies coach.
Brumbies on verge of massive upset
The Brumbies are on the verge of a massive upset as Ryan Lonergan boots a penalty from in front to give the visitors a 21-20 lead after 79 minutes!
The Brumbies destroyed the Blues scrum to win the shot at goal.
Blues captain snuffs out Brumbies attack
Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu has snuffed out a long Brumbies attack.
The visitors went 11 phases before the lock won a breakdown turnover.
The Blues lead 20-18 after 76 minutes.
A gripping finish awaits.
Brumbies youngster crosses for fine try
Brumbies youngster Declan Meredith has crossed for a fine try as the visitors show plenty of resilience to turn defence into attack.
They hammered away patiently before eventually going wide with Tom Wright throwing the assist to No.10 Meredith on the left wing.
The Blues lead 20-18 after 50 minutes.
"This is all out trench warfare here now," commentator Tony Johnson says.
Meredith keeps Brumbies in touch
Declan Meredith keeps the Brumbies in touch with his second penalty and the Blues lead is cut to 20-13 after 44 minutes.
Plummer replaces injured Barrett at halftime
Some big news at Eden Park as Harry Plummer replaces Beauden Barrett at halftime.
"It doesn't look particularly good," Blues coach Vern Cotter says.
"He's injured his hand and is unable to keep on playing."
Plummer is a very capable replacement but that is obviously a big blow.
Blues coach Vern Cotter. Getty
HALFTIME: Blues 20, Brumbies 10
The Brumbies coaching staff will be disappointed with that finish as Declan Meredith - who otherwise had a good half - wastes attacking ball by kicking it into touch.
The Blues lead 20-10 at the break.
It's not over for the Brumbies but the Blues look in the mood to put on a show.
Ioane breaks drought as Blues turn on style
Rieko Ioane has broken his drought as the Blues turn on the style at Eden Park.
After a Cam Christie lineout steal, the Blues went to work and Ioane crossed for his 50th Super Rugby try.
His last came way back in May 2023.
The Blues lead 20-10 after 39 minutes and the Brumbies need halftime.
