Queensland Reds snap seven-year losing streak as rugby returns in Australia

Queensland Reds fly-half James O'Connor kicked a late penalty to secure a 32-26 win and snap a seven-year losing streak to the New South Wales Waratahs as professional rugby returned to Australia on Friday after a three-month hiatus due to Covid-19.
Queensland Reds snap seven-year losing streak as rugby returns in Australia
Fri, 03 Jul, 2020 - 14:57
Jim Cook

Queensland Reds fly-half James O'Connor.
Queensland Reds fly-half James O'Connor.

Queensland Reds fly-half James O'Connor kicked a late penalty to secure a 32-26 win and snap a seven-year losing streak to the New South Wales Waratahs as professional rugby returned to Australia on Friday after a three-month hiatus due to Covid-19.

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