PERTH – The ACT Brumbies regained first place in the Australian conference of Super 15 rugby Saturday, picking up a four-try bonus point before halftime in a 28-17 win over the Western Force. The Brumbies briefly gave up the conference lead to the defending champion Queensland Reds. In Christchurch, New All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett kicked a 73rd-minute penalty to secure the fifth lead change of a seesawing match and give the Wellington Hurricanes a 23-22 win over the Canterbury Crusaders. In Cape Town, the Stormers beat the Lions 27-17. — AP