Super Rugby Aupiki results: Blues Women hand Chiefs Manawa first loss of season

The Blues Women beat Chiefs Manawa in Hamilton. Photo / Getty Images

The Blues Women have handed Chiefs Manawa their first loss of the season, running out to a 40-26 win in Hamilton.

- The visitors opened the scoring early with a try through Aldora Itunu in the 11th minute.

- The Blues led 28-14 at halftime, scoring three tries in 15 minutes to hold a comfortable lead.

- Maiakawanakaulani Roos extended the lead early in the second half when a behind-the-back flick pass from a Chiefs player fell into her hands just metres from the try line.

- The Chiefs hit back with tries through Krystal Murray and Chelsea Semple, but the Blues had the final say through Cheyenne Tuli-Fale.