Winger Rieko Ioane cracked a tiring Sharks defence in the 64th minute for a try that gave the Blues’ a 23-18 come-from-behind win in Super Rugby.

Ioane capitalised, scoring the try that leveled the match at 18-18 and allowing flyhalf Ihaia West to nudge the Blues ahead with the conversion.

Meanwhile, in other matches the Brumbies defeated the Waratahs 26-20 while the Bulls beat the Reds 41-22. The Lions also defeated the Stormers 29-22.