Chiefs

42 - 14

Full Time

Waratahs

Chiefs vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Kellaway bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

78'

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

77'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyren Taumoefolau bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

75'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Brown getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Tupaea being replaced.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jared Proffit getting some game time.

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Norris being replaced.

71'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Sid Harvey successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Pete Samu scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Pete Samu took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Jake Gordon.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kellaway goes through the gap.

61'

Chiefs sub Simon Parker comes onto the field.

60'

Luke Jacobson departs for Chiefs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub George Poolman comes onto the field.

60'

Max Jorgensen departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

NSW Waratahs sub Jack Bowen comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Debreczeni departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Samipeni Finau

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Samipeni Finau goes through the gap.

59'

Ollie Norris played a key part in that try.

58'

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Josh Lord leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Jack Debreczeni as they get over the gainline!

54'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

53'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes off.

53'

Cortez Ratima comes on.

53'

Xavier Roe comes off.

53'

Jack Barrett comes on.

53'

Tom Lambert comes off.

53'

George Dyer comes on.

53'

Reuben O'Neill comes off.

53'

Jamie Adamson comes on.

50'

Clem Halaholo comes off.

50'

Sifa Amone comes on.

50'

Dan Botha comes off.

50'

Angus Blyth comes on.

50'

Matt Philip comes off.

50'

Max Jorgensen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Samipeni Finau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Chiefs.

47'

Try

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

46'

Spellbinding play by Josh Jacomb is finished off with a try.

46'

Xavier Roe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jake Gordon coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Teddy Wilson coming off.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Folau Fainga'a coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ethan Dobbins coming off.

40'

Chiefs sub Dan Sinkinson comes onto the field.

40'

Emoni Narawa departs for Chiefs.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Josh Lord being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chiefs as Quinn Tupaea goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Quinn Tupaea being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Kyren Taumoefolau being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Sid Harvey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by NSW Waratahs ends with a try for Sid Harvey.

31'

Trouble here as Sid Harvey breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Max Jorgensen is finished off with a try.

31'

Josh Jacomb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Samisoni Taukei'aho scores from close range.

27'

Xavier Roe played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emoni Narawa bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Jorgensen took full advantage.

11'

Josh Jacomb has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Joey Walton goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Max Jorgensen goes through the gap.

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

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Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Waratahs 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 3rd April 2026, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taumoefolau

42 - 14

76'

Harvey

69'

37 - 14

Samu

69'

37 - 12

Jacomb

37 - 7

60'

Finau

35 - 7

59'

Jacomb

30 - 7

47'

Tupaea

28 - 7

46'

Half Time

Jacomb

23 - 7

40'

Jacomb

20 - 7

38'

Tupaea

18 - 7

37'

Harvey

32'

13 - 7

Harvey

31'

13 - 5

Taukei'aho

13 - 0

27'

Jacomb

8 - 0

15'

Taumoefolau

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Waratahs

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Waratahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

69%

3-6 secs

19%

23%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

67'

74'

Chiefs

Waratahs

Chiefs vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 3rd April 2026 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 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 5 places in the league table with Waratahs in 3rd and Chiefs in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Waratahs Squads

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