Chiefs

46 - 10

Full Time

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Veveni Lasaqa bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

77'

Chiefs go for goal with Damian McKenzie taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

Samisoni Taukei'aho scores the try from close range.

74'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Jacomb coming on.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Shaun Stevenson coming off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Stodart goes through the gap.

64'

Highlanders sub Will Stodart comes onto the field.

63'

Fabian Holland departs for Highlanders.

63'

Chiefs sub Jimmy Tupou comes onto the field.

63'

Tupou Vaa'i departs for Chiefs.

63'

Highlanders sub Sam Gilbert comes onto the field.

61'

Taniela Filimone departs for Highlanders.

61'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Brodie McAlister leaves the field.

58'

Reuben O'Neill comes on for Chiefs.

58'

George Dyer leaves the field.

58'

Jared Proffit comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Aidan Ross leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Kaylum Boshier.

57'

What a run here by Kaylum Boshier as they get over the gainline!

57'

Brodie McAlister played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Samipeni Finau as they get over the gainline!

56'

Cortez Ratima comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Xavier Roe leaves the field.

55'

TK Howden comes on for Highlanders.

55'

Oliver Haig leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Samipeni Finau to score the try.

52'

What a run here by Samipeni Finau as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Damian McKenzie.

52'

Adam Lennox comes on.

51'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

The Chiefs maul march their way over the white wash for Kaylum Boshier to touch down.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jonah Lowe getting some game time.

49'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jona Nareki being replaced.

49'

Folau Fakatava makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kaylum Boshier getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jahrome Brown being replaced.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Anton Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Leroy Carter being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Chiefs allows Leroy Carter to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Quinn Tupaea played a key part in that try.

42'

Highlanders make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Ma'u coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sefo Kautai coming off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Josh Bartlett coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Daniel Lienert-Brown 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 Emoni Narawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Trouble here as Emoni Narawa breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sefo Kautai scores from close range.

27'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens breaches the defence.

27'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Cameron Millar as they hook it left.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Umaga-Jensen bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Emoni Narawa scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Leroy Carter goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Highlanders 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 19th April 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taukei'aho

46 - 10

74'

McKenzie

41 - 10

58'

Boshier

39 - 10

57'

McKenzie

34 - 10

53'

Finau

32 - 10

52'

McKenzie

27 - 10

50'

Boshier

25 - 10

49'

McKenzie

20 - 10

43'

Carter

18 - 10

42'

Half Time

McKenzie

13 - 10

29'

Millar

28'

10 - 10

Kautai

27'

10 - 8

McKenzie

10 - 3

Narawa

8 - 3

McKenzie

3 - 3

Millar

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Chiefs

81%

Draw

Highlanders

18%

Ruck-Won by Emoni Narawa

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

41%

3-6 secs

36%

39%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

71'

72'

76'

Chiefs

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Sat 19th April 2025 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 Flo Rugby 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 10 places in the league table with Highlanders in 1st and Chiefs in 11th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

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.