Force

14 - 24

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Force

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyren Taumoefolau bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

77'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Simon Parker getting some game time.

74'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jared Proffit being replaced.

74'

Damian McKenzie takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

72'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Williams getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Vaiolini Ekuasi being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Fiti Sa coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Lord coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Kyle Brown coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Jacomb coming off.

67'

Chiefs sub Jared Proffit comes onto the field.

63'

Simon Parker departs for Chiefs.

63'

Yellow Card

Ollie Norris (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

63'

Western Force sub Leonel Oviedo comes onto the field.

62'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa departs for Western Force.

62'

Western Force sub Nathan Hastie comes onto the field.

62'

Henry Robertson departs for Western Force.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Darby Lancaster goes through the gap.

62'

Western Force sub Vaiolini Ekuasi comes onto the field.

61'

Jeremy Williams departs for Western Force.

61'

Chiefs sub Kaylum Boshier comes onto the field.

61'

Samipeni Finau departs for Chiefs.

61'

Sione Ahio comes on for Chiefs.

58'

George Dyer leaves the field.

58'

Kyren Taumoefolau comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Emoni Narawa leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

The forward pack of Chiefs will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Lopeti Faifua comes on for Western Force.

57'

Vaiolini Ekuasi leaves the field.

57'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on.

52'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

52'

Sef Fa'agase comes on.

52'

Tom Robertson comes off.

52'

Ollie Norris comes on.

52'

Jared Proffit comes off.

52'

Hamish Stewart comes on.

52'

Kurtley Beale comes off.

52'

What a run here by Damian McKenzie as they get over the gainline!

51'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Cortez Ratima getting some game time.

49'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Roe being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

49'

Try

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

48'

Western Force make a substitution with Misinale Epenisa coming on.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Harry Johnson-Holmes coming off.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Will Harris coming on.

40'

Western Force make a substitution with Carlo Tizzano coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Xavier Roe being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Luke Jacobson being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Josh Jacomb as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Josh Jacomb being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Leroy Carter.

37'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Western Force ends with a try for Max Burey.

30'

Spellbinding play by George Bridge is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as George Bridge breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Josh Jacomb breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Quinn Tupaea breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Leroy Carter breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Etene Nanai-Seturo bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

24'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Jacobson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Xavier Roe.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Jacomb bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Darby Lancaster goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Marcus Playle blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Chiefs 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 28th March 2026, 01:35am PDT 
  
 HBF Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

57%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

79'

14 - 24

Norris

63'

14 - 21

McKenzie

58'

14 - 21

Taukei'aho

57'

14 - 19

Donaldson

14 - 14

49'

Williams

12 - 14

48'

Half Time

McKenzie

38'

7 - 14

Jacomb

37'

7 - 12

Donaldson

7 - 7

30'

Burey

5 - 7

30'

McKenzie

22'

0 - 7

Jacobson

21'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Chiefs

More Less

Defence Profile

Force

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

55%

3-6 secs

21%

33%

6+ secs

21%

13%

Rucks Won

132

Last 5 Penalties

63'

71'

73'

77'

Force

Chiefs

Force vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Sat 28th March 2026 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 01:35 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 8 places in the league table with Chiefs in 2nd and Force in 10th as such Chiefs are favourites on paper.

Force vs Chiefs Squads

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