Overview
- The Hurricanes scored nine tries, pulling away after halftime, with Billy Proctor bagging a hat-trick in a dominant second‑half surge.
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii injured his hamstring in the warm-up and, after Saturday scans, the Waratahs confirmed a six to eight week absence.
- George Poolman was a late starter at outside centre and endured a difficult debut that included handling errors and a yellow card.
- Coach Dan McKellar called the defeat a reality check, citing excessive turnovers and ineffective kicking as key failings to address.
- The result marked a ninth straight loss to the Hurricanes for NSW, who now turn attention to an away clash with the Reds.