Moana Pasifika

17 - 62

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika

Events

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Glen Vaihu bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

78'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Tyrone Thompson scores the try from close range.

74'

Patrick Pellegrini curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Miracle Faiilagi leads to a try for Moana Pasifika

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Miracle Faiilagi took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by William Havili.

71'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Patrick Pellegrini as it drops short of the posts.

68'

Try

Abraham Pole scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Solomon Alaimalo took full advantage.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tyrone Thompson coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samipeni Finau coming off.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mills Sanerivi coming off.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Cortez Ratima coming off.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with William Havili coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Faletoi Peni coming off.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Melani Matavao coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Augustine Pulu coming off.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Luke Jacobson coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Jahrome Brown coming off.

65'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Damian McKenzie touching down.

63'

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

63'

Spellbinding play by Cortez Ratima is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Fiti Sa goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jared Proffit goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Josh Jacomb

58'

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

58'

Josh Jacomb comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Quinn Tupaea leaves the field.

55'

Abraham Pole comes on for Moana Pasifika.

55'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Kyren Taumoefolau.

54'

That's a great try assist by Liam Coombes-Fabling.

54'

What a run here by Liam Coombes-Fabling as they get over the gainline!

54'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

52'

Tyrone Thompson comes off.

52'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

52'

Sione Ahio comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Solomon Alaimalo to score the try.

50'

Patrick Pellegrini sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Patrick Pellegrini as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Glen Vaihu as they get over the gainline!

50'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Tupou getting some game time.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Tom Savage being replaced.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Patrick Pellegrini getting some game time.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Garden-Bachop being replaced.

48'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

The Chiefs maul march their way over the white wash for Tyrone Thompson to touch down.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Fiti Sa getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Atu Moli getting some game time.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Paula Latu being replaced.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Pulini getting some game time.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with William Havili being replaced.

46'

Liam Coombes-Fabling makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Quinn Tupaea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Chiefs make a substitution with Sione Ahio coming on.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Reuben O'Neill coming off.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming on.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Ollie Norris coming off.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Reon Paul coming on.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Kyle Brown coming off.

44'

Damian McKenzie will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Damian McKenzie.

43'

Liam Coombes-Fabling played a key part in that try.

43'

Liam Coombes-Fabling makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Yellow Card

Tom Savage (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

38'

Leroy Carter comes on for Chiefs.

34'

Josh Jacomb leaves the field.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Damian McKenzie will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Quinn Tupaea.

31'

Spellbinding play by Kyren Taumoefolau is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Kyren Taumoefolau breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Simon Parker breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Mills Sanerivi breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Miracle Faiilagi breaches the defence.

27'

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

22'

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

22'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chiefs is finished off by Samipeni Finau

17'

Quinn Tupaea sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quinn Tupaea bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

17'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Semisi Paea coming on.

16'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Niko Jones coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Augustine Pulu took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Kyren Taumoefolau

Quinn Tupaea played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Quinn Tupaea goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Quinn Tupaea

That's a great try assist by Liam Coombes-Fabling.

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Coombes-Fabling goes through the gap.

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

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Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Chiefs 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 10th April 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Rotorua International Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

75'

17 - 62

Thompson

74'

17 - 60

Faiilagi

17 - 55

71'

Pole

12 - 55

68'

McKenzie

63'

7 - 55

McKenzie

59'

7 - 50

Jacomb

58'

7 - 48

McKenzie

55'

7 - 43

Taumoefolau

54'

7 - 41

Pellegrini

7 - 36

51'

Alaimalo

5 - 36

50'

Thompson

47'

0 - 36

McKenzie

43'

0 - 31

Half Time

Savage

0 - 26

38'

Tupaea

31'

0 - 26

McKenzie

18'

0 - 21

Finau

17'

0 - 19

McKenzie

0 - 14

Taumoefolau

0 - 12

McKenzie

0 - 7

Tupaea

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

62%

3-6 secs

46%

30%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

38'

46'

56'

61'

Moana Pasifika

Chiefs

Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Fri 10th April 2026 at Rotorua International Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 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 9 places in the league table with Chiefs in 2nd and Moana Pasifika in 11th as such Chiefs are favourites on paper.

Moana Pasifika vs Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.