RECAP: The NSW Waratahs have survived a late surge to take a thrilling 30-28 win over the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.
It ends an eight-game losing streak at the venue for the Waratahs, who had to withstand one last Brumbies attack for the victory.
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Fullback Sid Harvey proved the difference after their 21-7 lead was quickly evaporated either side of the break.
Harvey slotted three penalties in the second half to build the buffer for the visitors.
Luke Reimer set up another potential Brumbies comeback with a last minute try, but Dan McKellar's side had the right answers to come away with the win.
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Waratahs 30-28: The Waratahs survive!
The Brumbies try to run it from their 22 and lose it into the arms of the visitors.
Waratahs 30-28: Luke Reimer gives the Waratahs a taste of what to expect as the future signing crosses.
It's going down to the wire as Tane Edmed quickly nails the conversion.
Waratahs 30-21: The Brumbies are desperate as they hunt for a crucial try.
They continue to draw penalties from the Waratahs as the visitors keep holding them up.
Waratahs 30-21: Unreal defence from the visitors as the Brumbies go ever so close from the rolling maul.
Luke Reimer spins his way to the line, with Teddy Wilson and Andrew Kellaway the men who prove heroic.
Further twist, the Waratahs put the dropout out on the full and it's a five metre lineout!
Waratahs 30-21: Sid Harvey continues to have ice in his vains as he nails his third penalty in quick succession.
The Brumbies need points and need them quickly, with a penalty from the restart providing hope.
Waratahs 27-21: The Brumbies almost commit an all-time clanger but are saved by the ref's whistle.
Max Jorgensen hounds down Corey Toole, after a cross-field kick who flings it back wildly to no-one for Jorgensen to dive over.
However, Gus Gardner hasd already called for advantage after an earlier scrum penalty.
Waratahs 27-21: The Brumbies are running out of time even for their standards as they cough it up on their 22.
They smack Pete Samu off the kick-off in the air, with the play cleared as the number eight comes off for an HIA.
Waratahs 27-21: Sid Harvey adds to his perfect night with the boot as the margin extends to six
This kick is from a similar distance but from right in front, with the touchies not moving an inch
Waratahs 24-21: An unreal penalty from Sid Harvey has given the Waratahs the lead as they get a rare scrum penalty tonight.
The kick is 35 metres out, right on the touch-line and Harvey nails it right down the middle.
21-all: The Waratahs are trying everything to get through with little luck.
Sid Harvey almost pulls off a bonkers kick well over the touch-line after Pete Samu's break but it just rolls dead in goal.
21-all: The Waratahs can't string together the killer blow as their handling keeps letting them down.
There have been at least four knock-ons inside the Brumbies' half in the last ten minutes, halting any half-chance.
21-all: Max Jorgensen creates something out of nothing to break the line and storm inside the Brumbies 22.
The ball bounces off a Brumbies head and into Triston Reilly's arms, with the ball from Jorgensen at the ruck unable to find its mark as it trickles into touch.
21-all: The Waratahs are slowly working their way back into the contest as they build phases inside the Brumbies half.
However, the Brumbies are up to the task so far as they repel their attacks, forcing another handling error.
21-all: The Brumbies are hunting for further points as the Waratahs get a clutch turnover from Charlie Gamble off the bench.
The hosts are enjoying the majority of possession as they press for the lead.
21-all: The Brumbies have come out on fire as Lachie Shaw finishes his second.
Ollie Sapsford does an unreal job to stay in and give the offload back inside, with Rob Valetini's burst on the next phase leaving the space for Shaw to strike.
21-14 Waratahs: Massive moment for the Brumbies as Charlie Cale adds to his lead on top of the try-scoring ladder.
The relentless pressure from the Brumbies pays off as the number eight burrows over from close.
21-7 Waratahs: Two great touch finders from Declan Meredith has the Brumbies on the march as they win penalty after penalty.
Ryan Lonergan goes so close but drops it at the final moment under advantage.
21-7 Waratahs: Jake Gordon creates a nice break after the Waratahs turnover the subsequent lineout from the Brumbies.
He looks for support but the ball hits the deck.
This is chaos to keep up with, I need a drink (or a pie).
21-7 Waratahs: The Waratahs are holding on for dear life after Charlie Cale creates a half chance.
Jack Debreczeni shanks a bizarre cross-field kick but Max Jorgensen makes up for it with a booming right foot that goes 65 metres from his in-goal.
21-7 Waratahs: The Brumbies are denied a try right on the break for a second effort.
The hosts are inches out but are pinged after Rory Scott places the ball back, then proceeds to drag it forwards onto the line, constituting playing it on the ground after his initial movement.
21-7 Waratahs: The crowd have seriously found their voice at GIO Stadium as tension rises.
They are riding any decision and making their voices known as the Brumbies enter the 22.
21-7 Waratahs: Joey Walton gets a well deserved try after Max Jorgensen and Corey Toole engage in a highly entertaining footrace.
Toole is the winner after Jorgensen strips the ball and runs clear, with Walton there to capitalise on the mountain of space.
The Brumbies fans are filthy, there's no call for holding on to Jack Debreczeni, who collects Jorgensen's offload and is tracked down by Kadin Pritchard
14-7 Waratahs: The Brumbies are giving the Tahs a taste of their own medicine as they punish them at scrum-time.
There's been at least two penalties against them whilst a short arm at the lineout allows them to attack from the Waratahs 22.
14-7 Waratahs: The Waratahs are definitely the team with more running as they once again split the Brumbies apart.
Joey Walton is the man on fire as he breaks clear but the play comes back for a forward pass.
14-7 Waratahs: It's a red head special as Sid Harvey delivers the ball for Andrew Kellaway to cross for an easy try.
The Waratahs built several phases and chances on the Brumbies' line, with a looping ball from Jack Debreczeni creating the overlap for Harvey to find Kellaway
7-all: Lachie Shaw finds his way over the line as the Brumbies finally convert on their relentless attack.
Shaw dives for the line close to the posts and Angus Gardner eventually finds it over the line.
Waratahs 7-0: Sure enough, Pete Samu heads to the bin after yet another penalty against the Waratahs.
It leaves them scrambling as they deal with a relentless force.
Waratahs 7-0: The Waratahs are under major pressure as they twice hold the Brumbies up over the line.
But the weight of penalties is starting to draw the ire of Angus Gardner
Waratahs 7-0: Corey Toole nearly has the instant response as the winger sprints through the line.
The winger just can't find his support man, but the hosties have the penalty and drive from a five-metre maul, which is shut down by the visitors.
Waratahs 7-0: Big opening shift from the Waratahs as Clem Halaholo strikes for the first try of the game.
Andrew Kellaway creates the chance with an excellent dart, somehow keeping his feet through the contact as the forwards work their way over.
Lawson Creighton gets the game underway as the Waratahs kick off to start this game, with Ryan Lonergan launching a big clearing kick in response.
The Brumbies will be running right to left on your screens as they're met by a warm applause
Tries: Shaw 2, Cale, Reimer
Cons: Lonergan 3/3, Edmed 1/1
Tries: Halaholo, Kellaway, Walton
Cons: Harvey 3/3
Pens: Harvey 3/3
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the ACT Brumbies-NSW Waratahs match in Canberra.
The day has started with a great win for the Wallaroos as they took down Fijiana.
Both teams are unchanged as conditions have held up after the earlier rain.
BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Darcy Breen, Lachie Shaw, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Rory Scott, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan (c), Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, David Feliuai, Kadin Pritchard, Ollie Sapsford, Andy Muirhead
Replacements: Liam Bowron, Blake Schoupp, Tevita Alatini, Toby Macpherson, Luke Reimer, Klayton Thorn, Tane Edmed, Hudson Creighton
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Jamie Adamson, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Jack Debreczeni, Max Jorgensen, Lawson Creighton, Joey Walton, Andrew Kellaway, Sid Harvey
Replacements: Folau Fainga’a, Jack Barrett, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Charlie Gamble, Angus Scott-Young, Teddy Wilson, Triston Reilly
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant Referees: George Myers, Matt Kellahan
TMO: Graham Cooper
The Brumbies' clash with the Waratahs will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
