Chiefs

59 - 34

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Chiefs

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Angus Gardner has blown their whistle to end the game.

84'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan converts the try.

84'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Xavi Taele

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavi Taele bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

82'

Stephen Perofeta sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Corey Evans bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anton Segner bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

77'

Xavi Taele comes on.

77'

AJ Lam comes off.

77'

Conversion

Tepaea Cook-Savage has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Samipeni Finau

73'

Kyren Taumoefolau played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Brodie McAlister took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Caleb Clarke

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Corey Evans.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tepaea Cook-Savage coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Jacomb coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Benet Kumeroa coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Keran van Staden coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with George Dyer coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Reon Paul scores the try from close range.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Reon Paul took full advantage.

67'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi sets up the try.

67'

Blues sub Corey Evans comes onto the field.

64'

Xavi Taele departs for Blues.

64'

Chiefs sub Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes onto the field.

63'

Cortez Ratima departs for Chiefs.

63'

The conversion is on its way from Josh Jacomb but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

63'

Try

Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Samipeni Finau goes through the gap.

62'

Blues sub Codemeru Vai comes onto the field.

61'

Pita Ahki departs for Blues.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Coombes-Fabling goes through the gap.

60'

Laghlan McWhannell comes on for Blues.

59'

Josh Beehre leaves the field.

59'

Fiti Sa comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Josh Lord leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Liam Coombes-Fabling scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

What a run here by Liam Coombes-Fabling as they get over the gainline!

57'

Hoskins Sotutu comes on for Blues.

56'

Malachi Wrampling-Alec leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Dan Sinkinson.

54'

What a run here by Dan Sinkinson as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Kaylum Boshier.

54'

What a run here by Kyren Taumoefolau as they get over the gainline!

54'

Lalakai Foketi comes on.

54'

Daniel Rona comes off.

54'

Kaylum Boshier comes on.

54'

Wallace Sititi comes off.

54'

Finlay Christie comes on.

53'

Sam Nock comes off.

53'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

53'

Tyrone Thompson comes off.

53'

Zarn Sullivan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Eli Oudenryn from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

52'

Josh Beehre sets up the try.

51'

AJ Lam makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Eli Oudenryn getting some game time.

46'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with James Mullan being replaced.

46'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi getting some game time.

46'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Mason Tupaea being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Chiefs.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Wallace Sititi dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Blues make a substitution with Flyn Yates coming on.

44'

Blues make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Blues go for goal with Zarn Sullivan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Blues is finished off by AJ Lam, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

38'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Chiefs is finished off by Dan Sinkinson, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Dan Sinkinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Josh Jacomb.

36'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Dan Sinkinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Sam Darry being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Chiefs maul...no miracles today as Tyrone Thompson powers over.

31'

Josh Jacomb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Kyren Taumoefolau.

26'

Reon Paul played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Reon Paul breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Zarn Sullivan adds the points for Blues.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anton Segner bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

23'

The defensive line has been broken as Torian Barnes goes through the gap.

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Torian Barnes touching down.

Sam Nock sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Blues 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 30th May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sullivan

84'

59 - 34

Taele

82'

59 - 32

Cook-Savage

59 - 27

74'

Finau

57 - 27

73'

Sullivan

70'

52 - 27

Clarke

69'

52 - 25

Jacomb

52 - 20

68'

Paul

50 - 20

67'

Ah Kuoi

45 - 20

62'

Jacomb

40 - 20

59'

Coombes-Fabling

38 - 20

58'

Jacomb

33 - 20

55'

Sinkinson

31 - 20

54'

Oudenryn

52'

26 - 20

Jacomb

26 - 15

46'

Sititi

24 - 15

45'

Half Time

Lam

38'

19 - 15

Jacomb

19 - 10

37'

Sinkinson

17 - 10

36'

Jacomb

12 - 10

32'

Thompson

10 - 10

31'

Taumoefolau

5 - 10

26'

Sullivan

24'

0 - 10

Sullivan

0 - 7

Barnes

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Blues

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

63%

3-6 secs

37%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

129

Last 5 Penalties

64'

65'

75'

81'

Chiefs

Blues

Chiefs vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 16 on Sat 30th May 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Chiefs won the last encounter but Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Blues in 2nd and Chiefs in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Chiefs vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.