Published: February 22, 2020
- AFLW: Bulldogs beat Blues; Suns and Lions draw; Freo beat Magpies
- Super W: Rebels 22-25 Brumbies; Rugby WA 5-80 Queensland
- Super Rugby: Rebels lose; Brumbies win; Reds thump Sunwolves
So, that’s where we’ll leave Sportwatch. What a uuuuuge day across so many codes.
The story of the night was the Maori All Stars - winning back their pride after last year’s capitulation, but it was a game very much in the balance for nearly 70 minutes. They’ll go home satisfied on the Gold Coast, even those supporting the Indigenous All Stars, but the fans saw some terrific rugby league there.
They faded late in the contest last year - it wasn’t to happen twice - as the Maori All Stars run home comfortable winners in the final quarter.
Brandon Smith with a brace of tries, Kayln Ponga huge at the back, and it’s plenty of smiles for those in green at full time. Great celebrations, and their fans in the crowd are delighted.
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