Chiefs

The grit of the NSW Waratahs held the table-topping Chiefs to their lowest points and try totals for a game this season yet they could not back it up with ...

There was a clear tactic to hold the Chiefs runners up off the ground when the chance arose as No.8 Will Harris did early in the game. He’s always backed his running, stepping and creativity. The Waratahs did well to keep him in check in his 100th Super Rugby game. The defence created a chance but the clunky attack meant there was never really a chance to make anything of it. The Waratahs got in the faces of the Chiefs’ attackers too and forced handling mistakes. The Waratahs did a terrific job in defence in multiple ways.

Winger Emoni Narawa has scored two late tries - including the eventual match-clincher - to overcome NSW Waratahs 24-14 at Sydney and remain unbeaten in ...

The Waikato Chiefs stood alone with a perfect Super Rugby Pacific record on Friday after they beat the New South Wales Waratahs 24-14 and the Canterbury ...

Early on in the season we've had a few tough lessons and we've really drilled down to what this team is good at." We had to work really hard for it tonight." "I thought our effort tonight was fantastic," said Gordon.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Leicester Fainga'anuku scored two tries Friday to bring his tally to five in his last two matches as the Crusaders produced a ...

But the Brumbies were better in the second half, hitting the defensive line harder and creating ruptures that lead to tries for scrumhalf Ryan Longergan and winger Corey Toole. The winger scored a try in each half and both from the same set move off a lineout. But Narawa’s second try five minutes from fulltime sealed victory for the Chiefs. Winger Emoni Narawa scored two tries for the Chiefs, including a 54-minute effort that gave the team a 17-7 lead. Taylor again passed to Fainga’anuku and the big, powerful winger waded and twisted his way through tackles to score. He might have been pleased with the result in Christchurch if not the performance: The Crusaders dropped a lot of ball and made several other unusual errors.

Watch as Chiefs flyer Shaun Stevenson set up a try for Emoni Narawa in the closing stages of their 24-14 win over the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday.

[Stevenson](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/Shaun-Stevenson/) gathered a pass from Cortez Ratima before stabbing a grubber kick through which bounced off the leg of Taleni Seu and Narawa gathered the ball on his way over the try-line. Ben Donaldson added the extras which meant the teams changed sides at half-time deadlocked at 7-7. [Chiefs](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/chiefs) holding a slender 17-14 lead, when the visitors launched an attack deep inside the [Waratahs](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/waratahs)‘ half.

In a disrupted week, Waratahs Head Coach Darren Coleman was missing 13 front-line players and was forced to make multiple changes to his matchday 23. Coleman ...

“We didn’t get too many chances with the ball in the first half. The breakdown was a bit of a mess. You just want to get out of that hole of confidence and form. I’ve just got to coach better to get that clinical nature in our attack. But it was a disappointing transfer into attack. “Defensively both teams put in a really good shift.

The Chiefs stand alone with a perfect Super Rugby Pacific record after they beat the New South Wales Waratahs 24-14.

Early on in the season we've had a few tough lessons and we've really drilled down to what this team is good at." We had to work really hard for it tonight." "I thought our effort tonight was fantastic," Gordon said.

Chase Tiatia and Toni Pulu once shed blood and sweat for NZ teams. Not any more.

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That's all we have for you here at Tribe for this Round 5 clash. I'm Cam Crawford, thanks for tuning in. The Chiefs looked good when they had ball in hand ...

Damian McKenzie etched his name into Super Rugby history on Friday night as the playmaker became the latest player to reach a “special” milestone for the ...

It was all one-way traffic for the opening 15 minute or so, but rugby can be a funny game. “Just getting our ball carry right, we were running a little bit too high. I just want to thank the Tahs as well for a hard-fought game. “Obviously, my family has come over as well, so appreciate all the support they’ve shown throughout my whole career. “It’s special,” McKenzie told Sky Sport after the match. 15 jersey for the first time this season, while

The unbeaten Chiefs Manawa go into the final on their home patch as heavy favourites to claim their second straight crown.

The hosts lead at the halftime break after a frenetic 40 minutes as they seek back-to-back titles at Waikato Stadium.

The reigning Super Rugby Aupiki champions, Waikato-based Waitomo Chiefs Manawa will defend their title against Matatū at home this Saturday.

They have each other’s backs on and off the field. Captain Kennedy Simon will be in the No.8 jersey and vice-captain Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu has been named as halfback. Kaua says “As a coaching and management group, we are proud of our entire squad. They have quality players and coaches and every game we have had over the past two years has been an arm wrestle.” Tickets are available online at However, Waitomo Chiefs Manawa head coach Crystal Kaua says the team is not getting complacent. They have five starting players from that World Cup final and we have one. They’ve pushed each other hard, now we are at the big dance and it’s time to go out there play with freedom and expression and enjoy every minute of it.” The Waitomo Chiefs Manawa have led the Super Rugby Aupiki competition scoring the most tries (29), ahead of Matatū (19). Hazel Tubic commands her spot in first five with the backs Azalleyah Maaka and Carla Hohepa in the midfield and Tenika Willison in full back. The effective prop duo of Kate Henwood and Tanya Kalounivale will this week play alongside Connor in the front row. The starting 15 remain the same as throughout much of the competition which reflects the connection and strength of the side.

With just seconds left on the clock in the Super Rugby Aupiki final, Matatū felt their chances of dethroning Chiefs Manawa slip away. Holding a two-point lead ...

“I’ve probably struggled the last few weeks and haven’t put out the performances that I wanted to. It looked like that result was nearly out of the question early in the contest. But they stepped up when it mattered most, with 23 points from fullback Renee Holmes leading the side to their first title.

Underdogs Matatū have stunned defending champions Chiefs Manawa to claim the Super Rugby Aupiki crown 33-31 in a thrilling finish at Hamilton's FMG Stadium.