Chiefs

29 - 20

Full Time

Reds

Chiefs vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jake Upfield bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

77'

Richie Asiata comes on.

76'

Matt Faessler comes off.

76'

Daniel Rona comes on.

76'

Emoni Narawa comes off.

76'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Pita Gus Sowakula picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Dyer bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

75'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater getting some game time.

73'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Samisoni Taukei'aho being replaced.

73'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Lawson Creighton getting some game time.

73'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with James O'Connor being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Emoni Narawa took full advantage.

72'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Jake Upfield coming on.

69'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Seru Uru coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Luke Jacobson coming on.

66'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samipeni Finau coming off.

66'

Chiefs sub Cortez Ratima comes onto the field.

60'

Brad Weber departs for Chiefs.

60'

Chiefs sub Josh Ioane comes onto the field.

60'

Etene Nanai-Seturo departs for Chiefs.

60'

Conversion

The Queensland Reds supporters go wild as Tom Lynagh successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Queensland Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Suliasi Vunivalu touching down.

59'

Dane Zander comes on for Queensland Reds.

57'

Sef Fa'agase leaves the field.

57'

Ollie Norris comes on.

54'

Aidan Ross comes off.

54'

What a run here by Shaun Stevenson as they get over the gainline!

52'

Zane Nonggorr comes on.

51'

Peni Ravai comes off.

51'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

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

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with John Ryan being replaced.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Etene Nanai-Seturo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Brad Weber makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Taj Annan coming on.

42'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Filipo Daugunu coming off.

42'

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 Emoni Narawa, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

39'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Shaun Stevenson being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Emoni Narawa being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Queensland Reds go for goal with Tom Lynagh taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Queensland Reds is finished off by Harry Wilson, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Ryan Smith sets up the try.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Trouble here as Anton Lienert-Brown breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie adds the points for Chiefs.

22'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Tom Lynagh steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

14'

Tom Lynagh has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Suliasi Vunivalu

A gap opened in the defence and Suliasi Vunivalu took full advantage.

James O'Connor played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Wilson goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rameka Poihipi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Emoni Narawa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Reds 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Fri 9th June 2023, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

29 - 20

76'

Sowakula

27 - 20

75'

McKenzie

22 - 20

69'

Lynagh

60'

19 - 20

Vunivalu

59'

19 - 18

Lynagh

51'

19 - 13

McKenzie

19 - 10

48'

Half Time

McKenzie

16 - 10

41'

Narawa

14 - 10

39'

Wilson

34'

9 - 10

McKenzie

9 - 5

30'

McKenzie

6 - 5

22'

McKenzie

3 - 5

18'

Vunivalu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

52%

3-6 secs

26%

33%

6+ secs

10%

131

Rucks Won

Chiefs vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final on Fri 9th June 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 7 places in the league table with Reds in 1st and Chiefs in 8th as such Reds are favourites on paper.

Chiefs vs Reds Squads

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