Chiefs

27 - 15

Full Time

Reds

Chiefs vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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.

81'

Try

Tom Lynagh gathers the kick to score the try for Queensland Reds.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Lynagh bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

80'

Harry Wilson sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalani Thomas bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

80'

John Bryant comes on.

79'

Fraser McReight comes off.

79'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

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

78'

Ryan Smith comes on.

75'

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes off.

75'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Jock Campbell getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Heremaia Murray being replaced.

72'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Gideon Wrampling getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Rona being replaced.

71'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Kalani Thomas getting some game time.

71'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Tate McDermott being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Samisoni Taukei'aho places the ball down for the try.

70'

Chiefs sub Simon Parker comes onto the field.

64'

Jahrome Brown departs for Chiefs.

64'

Richie Asiata comes on for Queensland Reds.

58'

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

58'

Tom Lynagh comes on for Queensland Reds.

58'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips leaves the field.

58'

Josh Jacomb comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Emoni Narawa leaves the field.

58'

Aidan Ross comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Ollie Norris leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie adds the points for Chiefs.

56'

Zane Nonggorr comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen leaves the field.

55'

Jahrome Brown comes on.

51'

Simon Parker comes off.

51'

Fraser McReight comes on.

51'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

51'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Reuben O'Neill getting some game time.

49'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with George Dyer being replaced.

49'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Roe getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Cortez Ratima being replaced.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Samipeni Finau getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tupou Vaa'i getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Manaaki Selby-Rickit being replaced.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Samisoni Taukei'aho getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Brodie McAlister being replaced.

47'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase getting some game time.

46'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Alex Hodgman being replaced.

46'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Zane Nonggorr getting some game time.

46'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Fraser McReight being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Jeff Toomaga-Allen (Queensland Reds) is shown a yellow card

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

Try

What an effort there by Joe Brial as they score the try.

39'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tate McDermott bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

22'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Queensland Reds allows Matt Faessler to score the try.

18'

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

11'

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

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

Cortez Ratima sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Reds 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Thu 3rd April 2025, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

77%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lynagh

80'

27 - 15

McKenzie

27 - 10

79'

Roe

25 - 10

78'

McKenzie

20 - 10

71'

Taukei'aho

18 - 10

70'

McKenzie

13 - 10

56'

Toomaga-Allen

40'

10 - 10

Half Time

Brial

39'

10 - 10

McKenzie

10 - 5

26'

Faessler

18'

7 - 5

McKenzie

7 - 0

Jacobson

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Chiefs

77%

Draw

Reds

22%

Try by Tom Lynagh

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

68%

3-6 secs

18%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

64'

69'

73'

75'

Chiefs

Reds

Chiefs vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Thu 3rd April 2025 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 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 23:05 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 just 4 places in the league table with Reds in 1st and Chiefs in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.