Chiefs

22 - 17

Full Time

Hurricanes

Chiefs vs Hurricanes

Events

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Try

The pressure has finally told as Wallace Sititi scores from close range.

84'

Trouble here as Wallace Sititi breaches the defence.

84'

Damian McKenzie has their drop goal charged down!

84'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

83'

Ere Enari comes on for Hurricanes.

80'

Cam Roigard leaves the field.

80'

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

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Damian McKenzie but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

78'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Dan Sinkinson

72'

Leroy Carter played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Leroy Carter took full advantage.

71'

Chiefs make a substitution with Dan Sinkinson coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Reon Paul coming off.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jone Rova coming on.

68'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Callum Harkin coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Fiti Sa coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Lord coming off.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Ollie Norris coming off.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jacob Devery coming on.

67'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Asafo Aumua coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian McKenzie goes through the gap.

63'

Hurricanes sub Brad Shields comes onto the field.

62'

Devan Flanders departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

62'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Hurricanes sub Brayden Iose comes onto the field.

62'

Du'Plessis Kirifi departs for Hurricanes.

62'

Chiefs sub Xavier Roe comes onto the field.

62'

Cortez Ratima departs for Chiefs.

62'

Chiefs sub Josh Jacomb comes onto the field.

62'

Liam Coombes-Fabling departs for Chiefs.

62'

Chiefs sub Benet Kumeroa comes onto the field.

62'

George Dyer departs for Chiefs.

62'

Chiefs sub Brodie McAlister comes onto the field.

62'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

62'

Ruben Love curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

Hurricanes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Asafo Aumua touching down.

61'

What a run here by Cam Roigard as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Kyren Taumoefolau as they get over the gainline!

55'

Wallace Sititi comes on.

53'

Jahrome Brown comes off.

53'

Tevita Mafileo comes on.

50'

Pasilio Tosi comes off.

50'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

49'

Try

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

48'

George Dyer sets up the try.

48'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Caleb Delany coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Isaia Walker-Leawere coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Ruben Love does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hurricanes as Peter Lakai goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Peter Lakai being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Cam Roigard.

37'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

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

20'

Ruben Love has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Hurricanes leads to a try for Josh Moorby

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Moorby goes through the gap.

Billy Proctor played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 18th April 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

66%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Sititi

22 - 17

84'

Full Time

McKenzie

17 - 17

72'

Sinkinson

15 - 17

72'

Aumua

61'

10 - 17

McKenzie

10 - 12

49'

Parker

8 - 12

48'

Half Time

Love

38'

3 - 12

Lakai

38'

3 - 10

McKenzie

3 - 5

28'

Moorby

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

74%

66%

3-6 secs

21%

6+ secs

13%

117

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

53'

65'

75'

76'

Chiefs

Hurricanes

Chiefs vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Sat 18th April 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.

Hurricanes won the last encounter but Hurricanes are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Chiefs in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Hurricanes Squads

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