Queensland's backline injury curse continued last night as the Reds' Super Rugby defence took another heavy blow with a 23-13 loss to the Stormers at Lang Park.

Rookie five eight Sam Lane suffered a season ending knee injury and rising Wallabies centre Ben Tapuai broke his collarbone within the opening seven minutes in a nightmare start.

Inspired by veteran playmaker Peter Grant, the Stormers made the most of the damage to race up a 17-3 halftime lead before quelling a spirited Reds revival to become the first South African team to win in Brisbane in three years.

In the other the Super Rugby match last night the Highlanders heaped more pressure on Auckland coach Pat Lam by beating the Blues 30 27 in a scrappy clash in Dunedin that was dominated by the kickers.

Meanwhile in tonight's matches the Hurricanes meet the Crusaders at 7.35 and then the Rebels face the Waratahs at 9.40

Story by: Aliki Bia
Source: ABC