Waratahs vs Chiefs

2023 - 3 - 25

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LIVE: 'Madness' in resting stars for blockbuster (Wide World of Sports)

Wow! Leicester Fainga'anuku scored a hat-trick last week and he's continued that form with a try in the sixth minute. He busts through the Brumbies defence, ...

"At home, they've managed to get the job done convincingly with a bonus point in the bank as well." "They are a side to be reckoned with in this competition again. The Crusaders always did seem to be in control.

Chiefs v Waratahs, Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs fight through ... (New Zealand Herald)

It was largely one-way traffic all evening in Sydney as the Chiefs dominated in possession and played the game at the right end of the field. Advertisement.

The pair made an immediate impact and, after a Damian McKenzie penalty, the Chiefs finally crossed the line again through right wing Emoni Narawa. But instead of being able to go on with the job, the Chiefs were held in check by the Waratahs’ defence, despite being constantly given field position through penalties. It was all set up well for the Chiefs early on as they cracked the Waratahs’ line just four minutes into the match.

Five things we learnt from Waratahs-Chiefs (Rugby.com.au)

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.

Brave Waratahs go down to Chiefs at Allianz Stadium (NSW Waratahs)

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.

Waratahs nightmare start to season continues as Chiefs add to woes (RugbyPass)

The unbeaten, table-topping Chiefs have heaped more pain on the NSW Waratahs with an uninspiring 24-14 Super Rugby Pacific victory in Sydney.

The Chiefs mounted attack after attack but the Tahs produced a heroic defensive effort to keep the competition leaders at bay. McKenzie eventually slotted a 45-metre shot to break the deadlock after halftime before Chiefs winger Alas, the Waratahs slumped to a fourth defeat from five outings.

Recap: Waratahs vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific (Stuff.co.nz)

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 ...