Hurricanes Thrash Chiefs 60+ Points to Claim First Super Rugby Pacific Title in a Decade

NZ Herald—The Wellington Hurricanes demolished the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final to claim their first title in roughly ten years, putting up more than 60 points in a dominant performance that was never in doubt. The Hurricanes' first-half intensity set the tone, with their forwards winning the physical battle before the backs exploited the space that created. The result ends a decade of near-misses for Wellington and marks a significant power shift in New Zealand rugby at a moment when the All Blacks are also rebuilding their squad. The Chiefs, who had been the competition's form team entering the final, were unable to match the Hurricanes' pace and precision. Channel News Asia reported the outcome as a clean sweep for the Hurricanes, who never trailed in the match.

• NZ Herald — Wellington put 60 points on the Chiefs — the biggest final scoreline in the competition's recent history
• Sydney Morning Herald — The Hurricanes' dominant first half destroyed the Chiefs' game plan and made the outcome inevitable
• Channel News Asia — The Hurricanes clinched the Super Rugby Pacific title with a comprehensive final victory over the Chiefs