US EditionWallabies Prop James Slipper Scores a Try in His 200th Super Rugby Match
- During Sunday, Wallabies prop James Slipper led the ACT Brumbies onto the field and scored a try after Andy Muirhead's involvement, marking his 200th Super Rugby game.
- At 36, Slipper's durability spans a long career including 104 matches for the Queensland Reds, setting the scene for his 200th game, which coach Stephen Larkham called a 'huge achievement'.
- The try sequence began when Andy Muirhead breached the defence and offloaded to Slipper, who ran off Cadeyrn Neville to score around the 29th minute.
- The 50-24 victory moves the Brumbies to 2-0 and ends a long Christchurch drought, marking their first win there in 26 years and setting up a home match against the Auckland-based Blues.
- Next on the calendar is a March 14 clash with the Fijian Drua that could decide an appearance record, and Slipper could break the all-time Super Rugby appearances record if he plays every match.
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ACT Brumbies maul champions Canterbury Crusaders in historic Super Rugby win
Feb 22 - ACT Brumbies handed defending champions Canterbury Crusaders a 50-24 thrashing on Sunday to pick up their first win in Christchurch since 2000 and maintain their perfect start to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Read more at straitstimes.com.
ACT Brumbies Dominate Canterbury Crusaders in Historic Win | Sports-Games
The ACT Brumbies ended a 26-year drought by defeating the Canterbury Crusaders 50-24, establishing a strong start to the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Key performances included James Slipper's celebratory try on his 200th appearance and Charlie Cale's two-try show, securing the Brumbies a bonus point.
Sydney Morning Herald
The AgeAfter two rounds, the Waratahs and Brumbies lead Super Rugby. It’s just what the competition needed
A remarkable 50-24 victory over the Crusaders in Christchurch on Sunday saw the Brumbies jump to second place behind NSW. It’s still early days, but hugely encouraging.
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