Chiefs

42 - 12

Full Time

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

84'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb converts the try.

84'

Caleb Tangitau leaves the field.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chiefs is finished off by Kyle Brown

83'

Kyren Taumoefolau sets up the try.

83'

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

78'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Brodie McAlister places the ball down for the try.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Will Stodart getting some game time.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sean Withy being replaced.

71'

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

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

71'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Jacomb coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Damian McKenzie coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Fiti Sa coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming off.

68'

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

68'

Chiefs sub Luke Jacobson comes onto the field.

64'

Simon Parker departs for Chiefs.

64'

Chiefs sub Cortez Ratima comes onto the field.

64'

Xavier Roe departs for Chiefs.

64'

Chiefs sub Brodie McAlister comes onto the field.

64'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

64'

Chiefs sub Benet Kumeroa comes onto the field.

64'

Ollie Norris departs for Chiefs.

64'

Highlanders sub Folau Fakatava comes onto the field.

64'

Adam Lennox departs for Highlanders.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Lennox goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Casey goes through the gap.

59'

Samipeni Finau comes on for Chiefs.

57'

Luke Jacobson leaves the field.

57'

Taine Robinson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Highlanders results in a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

56'

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

56'

Tanielu Tele'a played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Adam Lennox as they get over the gainline!

56'

Saula Ma'u comes on.

54'

Angus Ta'avao comes off.

54'

Henry Bell comes on.

54'

Jack Taylor comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

Xavier Roe scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Xavier Roe as they get over the gainline!

53'

Isaac Hutchinson comes on.

51'

Josh Jacomb comes off.

51'

Lucas Casey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Reon Paul getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Lalakai Foketi being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Tomas Lavanini being replaced.

47'

Chiefs make a substitution with George Dyer coming on.

40'

Chiefs make a substitution with Sione Ahio coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Cameron Millar coming off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chiefs as Samisoni Taukei'aho goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Damian McKenzie being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Xavier Roe is finished off with a try.

30'

Yellow Card

Tomas Lavanini (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

28'

Trouble here as Ollie Norris breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Wallace Sititi.

25'

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi played a key part in that try.

25'

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

21'

Conversion

Cameron Millar converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Lennox took full advantage.

14'

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

12'

Highlanders sub Veveni Lasaqa comes onto the field.

10'

Nikora Broughton departs for Highlanders.

10'

Cameron Millar steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Highlanders 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 15th May 2026, 02:05am CDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

64%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

15%

Possession Last 10 min

85%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jacomb

42 - 12

84'

Brown

40 - 12

83'

Jacomb

35 - 12

72'

McAlister

33 - 12

71'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

56'

28 - 12

McKenzie

28 - 7

53'

Roe

26 - 7

53'

Half Time

McKenzie

21 - 7

36'

Taukei'aho

19 - 7

35'

McKenzie

14 - 7

31'

Ah Kuoi

12 - 7

30'

Lavanini

28'

7 - 7

McKenzie

7 - 7

26'

Sititi

5 - 7

25'

Millar

19'

0 - 7

Casey

18'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

29%

3-6 secs

37%

51%

6+ secs

16%

20%

Rucks Won

126

Last 5 Penalties

61'

69'

74'

77'

78'

Chiefs

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 15th 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 6 places in the league table with Highlanders in 2nd and Chiefs in 8th 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.