Chiefs

54 - 21

Full Time

Force

Chiefs vs Force

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Nankivell bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

77'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Samisoni Taukei'aho picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Bartlett getting some game time.

73'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Ross being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Michael McDonald has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Michael McDonald

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael McDonald took full advantage.

72'

Tim Anstee played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Brad Lacey took full advantage.

72'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kaveinga Finau getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Emoni Narawa being replaced.

71'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with William Sankey getting some game time.

71'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Lee-Warner being replaced.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Luke Jacobson being replaced.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Roe getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Brad Weber being replaced.

71'

Chiefs make a substitution with George Dyer coming on.

66'

Chiefs make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Bryn Gatland successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The Chiefs pack has powered over for Samisoni Taukei'aho to score the try.

65'

Western Force sub Brad Lacey comes onto the field.

64'

Toni Pulu departs for Western Force.

64'

Conversion

The Western Force supporters go wild as Jake McIntyre successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Western Force are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jeremy Thrush touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Michael McDonald is finished off with a try.

60'

Western Force sub Bo Abra comes onto the field.

60'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

60'

Rameka Poihipi comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Quinn Tupaea leaves the field.

58'

Michael McDonald comes on for Western Force.

58'

Ian Prior leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bryn Gatland kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Tupou Vaa'i from scoring as they record the try for Chiefs.

56'

What a run here by Brad Weber as they get over the gainline!

54'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on.

54'

Bradley Slater comes off.

54'

Angus Wagner comes on.

54'

Tom Robertson comes off.

54'

Andrew Ready comes on.

54'

Feleti Kaitu'u comes off.

54'

Richard Kahui comes on.

50'

Jake Strachan comes off.

50'

Jeremy Thrush comes on.

50'

Ryan McCauley comes off.

50'

Bryn Gatland has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Kaleb Trask.

48'

Kaleb Trask makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Alex Nankivell sets up the try.

48'

Bryn Gatland makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland adds the two points for Chiefs.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Quinn Tupaea.

45'

Quinn Tupaea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Gatland is finished off with a try.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Ian Prior does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Toni Pulu to score the try.

31'

Trouble here as Toni Pulu breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Jake McIntyre is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Quinn Tupaea as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Gatland is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Aidan Ross picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brad Weber bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

19'

Chiefs make a substitution with Mitch Brown coming on.

16'

Chiefs make a substitution with Sam Cane coming off.

16'

Conversion

Kaleb Trask converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Quinn Tupaea

10'

Bryn Gatland played a key part in that try.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Force 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 20th May 2022, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gatland

54 - 21

76'

Taukei'aho

52 - 21

75'

McDonald

73'

47 - 21

McDonald

72'

47 - 19

Gatland

47 - 14

66'

Taukei'aho

45 - 14

65'

McIntyre

62'

40 - 14

Thrush

60'

40 - 12

Gatland

40 - 7

58'

Vaa'i

38 - 7

56'

Trask

33 - 7

48'

Gatland

28 - 7

46'

Tupaea

26 - 7

45'

Half Time

Prior

33'

21 - 7

Pulu

31'

21 - 5

Gatland

21 - 0

30'

Tupaea

19 - 0

29'

Gatland

14 - 0

24'

Ross

12 - 0

24'

Trask

7 - 0

12'

Tupaea

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Force

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

59%

3-6 secs

24%

28%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

112

Chiefs vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 20th May 2022 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST 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 6 places in the league table with Force in 3rd and Chiefs in 9th as such Force are favourites on paper.

Chiefs vs Force Squads

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