AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Breakout star Braxton Sorenson-McGee scored two tries as the Auckland-based Blues overcame a tropical cyclone to beat the New South Wales Waratahs 36-5 in the first-ever Women's Super Rugby Champions final on Thursday.
The final brought together the champions of Australia's Super W competition and New Zealand's Super Rugby Aupiki. The Waratahs beat the Queensland Reds 43-21 on Saturday to win their sixth Australian title in eight years while the Blues beat Matatu 26-19 to win back-to-back New Zealand titles.
Thursday's match was played as Cyclone Tam blasted Auckland with torrential rain and high winds.