A last minute penalty kick by Aaron Cruden gave Hurricanes a 28-26 victory over the Queensland Reds in their Super Rugby match in Wellington.

The Hurricanes scored four tries to the Reds three and led 22-5 at half time.

In other matches last night Bulls defeated Chiefs 43-27, Crusaders beat the Western Force 42-30 while the New South Wales Waratahs kept their playoff hopes alive with a 28-9 win over the Melbourne Rebels.

Meanwhile the Stormers defeated the Sharks 32-12 this morning.

Story by: Shalvin Deo