Chiefs

46 - 24

Full Time

Reds

Chiefs vs Reds

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Isaac Hutchinson goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaac Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Damian McKenzie is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brodie McAlister bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jock Campbell bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

75'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes on.

75'

Cortez Ratima comes off.

75'

Hamish Muller comes on.

75'

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes off.

75'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Ben Volavola getting some game time.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Carter Gordon being replaced.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Vaiuta Latu getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Joe Brial being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

Conversion

The Queensland Reds supporters go wild as Carter Gordon successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Matt Faessler places the ball down for the try.

68'

Conversion

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

65'

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Damian McKenzie

64'

Quinn Tupaea sets up the try.

64'

Queensland Reds sub Kalani Thomas comes onto the field.

64'

Tate McDermott departs for Queensland Reds.

64'

Queensland Reds sub Treyvon Pritchard comes onto the field.

60'

Tim Ryan departs for Queensland Reds.

60'

Chiefs sub Jared Proffit comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Norris departs for Chiefs.

60'

Chiefs sub Brodie McAlister comes onto the field.

60'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

60'

Lalakai Foketi comes on for Chiefs.

56'

Kyle Brown leaves the field.

56'

Josh Jacomb comes on for Chiefs.

56'

Kyren Taumoefolau leaves the field.

56'

George Blake comes on for Queensland Reds.

56'

Aidan Ross leaves the field.

56'

Filipo Daugunu comes on for Queensland Reds.

56'

Treyvon Pritchard leaves the field.

56'

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Josh Lord leaves the field.

55'

Massimo De Lutiis comes on.

54'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

54'

Jock Campbell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

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

48'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Sione Ahio being replaced.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Matt Faessler getting some game time.

47'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Josh Nasser being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

46'

Try

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

46'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Treyvon Pritchard coming on.

44'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Filipo Daugunu coming off.

44'

Kyren Taumoefolau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Josh Flook coming on.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Treyvon Pritchard coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chiefs as Kyren Taumoefolau goes over.

39'

Treyvon Pritchard comes on for Queensland Reds.

34'

Josh Flook leaves the field.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Queensland Reds supporters go wild as Carter Gordon successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Yellow Card

Kyle Brown (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

31'

Conversion

Carter Gordon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Aidan Ross scores from close range.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Sinkinson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

21'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Chiefs allows Samisoni Taukei'aho to score the try.

18'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samipeni Finau coming on.

17'

Chiefs make a substitution with Wallace Sititi coming off.

17'

Yellow Card

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (Queensland Reds) is shown a yellow card

17'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Cortez Ratima took full advantage.

11'

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

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Cortez Ratima goes through the gap.

Conversion

Carter Gordon has kicked a conversion.

Try

Queensland Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Fraser McReight goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Reds 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 6th June 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

46 - 24

79'

Hutchinson

44 - 24

78'

McKenzie

39 - 24

72'

Gordon

69'

36 - 24

Faessler

68'

36 - 22

McKenzie

36 - 17

65'

McKenzie

34 - 17

64'

McKenzie

29 - 17

46'

McKenzie

27 - 17

46'

Half Time

McKenzie

22 - 17

40'

Taumoefolau

20 - 17

39'

Gordon

34'

15 - 17

Brown

15 - 14

31'

Gordon

27'

15 - 14

Ross

26'

15 - 12

McKenzie

15 - 7

19'

Taukei'aho

13 - 7

18'

Salakaia-Loto

17'

8 - 7

Taumoefolau

8 - 7

Gordon

3 - 7

Salakaia-Loto

3 - 5

McKenzie

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

73%

3-6 secs

16%

15%

6+ secs

11%

106

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

49'

63'

67'

71'

79'

Chiefs

Reds

Chiefs vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final on Sat 6th June 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 just 3 places in the league table with Reds in 2nd 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.