Chiefs

28 - 21

Full Time

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders

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 Jona Nareki bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Highlanders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nikora Broughton picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

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

73'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tupou Vaa'i being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Timoci Tavatavanawai took full advantage.

73'

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

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Cortez Ratima being replaced.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott getting some game time.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Jona Nareki.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming on.

68'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tom Sanders coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tyrone Thompson coming on.

66'

Chiefs make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming off.

66'

Yellow Card

Luke Jacobson (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

65'

Chiefs sub Josh Ioane comes onto the field.

63'

Damian McKenzie departs for Chiefs.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Wallace Sititi goes through the gap.

62'

Highlanders sub Jack Taylor comes onto the field.

61'

Henry Bell departs for Highlanders.

61'

Wallace Sititi comes on for Chiefs.

60'

Kaylum Boshier leaves the field.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Timoci Tavatavanawai touching down.

59'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

59'

Tom Sanders comes on for Highlanders.

58'

Nikora Broughton leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Jona Nareki as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Oliver Haig as they get over the gainline!

57'

Emoni Narawa comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Quinn Tupaea leaves the field.

55'

Aidan Ross comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Jared Proffit leaves the field.

55'

Jermaine Ainsley comes on for Highlanders.

55'

Saula Ma'u leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Cortez Ratima.

53'

That's a great try assist by Damian McKenzie.

53'

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

53'

Ajay Faleafaga comes on.

51'

Rhys Patchell comes off.

51'

What a run here by Folau Fakatava as they get over the gainline!

50'

Naitoa Ah Kuoi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Nikora Broughton getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Tom Sanders being replaced.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ayden Johnstone being replaced.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Oliver Haig getting some game time.

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Pari Pari Parkinson being replaced.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Naitoa Ah Kuoi getting some game time.

45'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Lord being replaced.

45'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with George Dyer getting some game time.

45'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Reuben O'Neill being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

41'

Try

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

40'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Rameka Poihipi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Daniel Rona played a key part in that try.

40'

Red Card

Tanielu Tele'a (Highlanders) is shown the red card

37'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Kaylum Boshier being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

The penalty attempt by Sam Gilbert has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

21'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Bradley Slater places the ball down for the try.

13'

Yellow Card

Timoci Tavatavanawai (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Reuben O'Neill took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Lord took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Samipeni Finau took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Daniel Rona

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Rona goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Damian McKenzie as it drops short of the posts.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Highlanders 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 22nd March 2024, 10:35pm CDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

Possession Last 10 min

90%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

77'

28 - 21

Broughton

77'

28 - 19

Gilbert

71'

28 - 14

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

70'

28 - 12

Jacobson

28 - 7

65'

Gilbert

59'

28 - 7

Tavatavanawai

59'

28 - 5

McKenzie

28 - 0

54'

Ratima

26 - 0

53'

Half Time

McKenzie

21 - 0

41'

Poihipi

19 - 0

40'

Tele'a

37'

14 - 0

McKenzie

14 - 0

14'

Slater

12 - 0

13'

Tavatavanawai

11'

7 - 0

McKenzie

7 - 0

Rona

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

78%

3-6 secs

27%

20%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

141

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

72'

76'

79'

Chiefs

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 22nd March 2024 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 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 just 2 places in the league table with Highlanders in 4th and Chiefs in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Highlanders Squads

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