To round out the first round of #SuperW the Brumbies hosted the NSW Waratahs in wet conditions at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
The Melbourne Rebels hosted Super W newcomers, the Fijiana Drua at Endeavour Hills RC.
The Western Force hosted the Queensland Reds at HBF Park for the opening round of #SuperW 2022.
The exciting Gentleman De Mee made it back-to-back victories over fences as he coasted to victory by an easy 16 lengths in the Grade 3 Flyingbolt Novice Chase at Navan in the colours of JP McManus.
Bring On The Night created a deep impression on hurdling bow at Naas, with the five-year-old easing clear to score in the hands of Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins.
It was a thrilling end to the Brumbies vs Western Force #SuperRugbyPacific Round 1 match with both sides crossing over for a try in the closing stages. It was anyone's game right until the final whistle!
Debutant Sam Truloff propelled Queensland to a competitive 6-285 at the Junction Oval and while the home side made a bright start to their chase, the Bulls bowlers (led by four wicket to Gurinder Sandhu) gave the hosts little chance.
2022 Super Rugby Pacific Round One: Reds vs Rebels
2022 Super Rugby Pacific Round One: Brumbies vs Force
2022 Super Rugby Pacific Round One: Waratahs vs Fijian Drua
Jack Clayton finished his first day of first-class cricket unbeaten on 72 as Queensland went to stumps 6-221 in their Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria at the Junction Oval
Young gun Hayden Kerr led a NSW fightback with a superb 87no as the Blues finished day one 8-272 after Tasmanian quick Sam Rainbird ripped through their top order with three wickets