AFC West

Barrett gets Hurricanes off the mark as Gatland's Chiefs struggle

Wellington (AFP) – Jordie Barrett highlighted a fine performance on his return from injury with a booming 60-metre penalty as he led the Wellington Hurricanes to a first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa, 25-18 over the Waikato Chiefs in Hamilton on Sunday. It was a morale-boosting victory for the 'Canes in New Zealand's revived Super Rugby competition even though they finished with only 14 players after Scott Scrafton was shown a red card after receiving two yellows. But it added to a disappointing return to New Zealand for the Waikato-born and former Wales coach Warren Gatland as his side slumped …