Waratahs

14 - 24

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Waratahs

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 Harrison Goddard bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

79'

Harrison Goddard comes on.

76'

Jake Gordon comes off.

76'

Zac Von Appen comes on.

76'

Ned Hanigan comes off.

76'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

What a kick! Emoni Narawa takes full advantage to score for Chiefs.

75'

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

75'

Shaun Stevenson played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Samisoni Taukei'aho took full advantage.

74'

Chiefs make a substitution with Daniel Rona coming on.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Alex Nankivell coming off.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ben Dowling coming off.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Nemani Nadolo coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Dylan Pietsch coming off.

65'

Chiefs sub Kaylum Boshier comes onto the field.

64'

Pita Gus Sowakula departs for Chiefs.

64'

Chiefs sub Cortez Ratima comes onto the field.

63'

Brad Weber departs for Chiefs.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Mark Nawaqanitawase goes through the gap.

62'

Chiefs sub George Dyer comes onto the field.

61'

John Ryan departs for Chiefs.

61'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

The NSW Waratahs pack has powered over for Michael Hooper to score the try.

60'

Taleni Seu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Lachlan Swinton leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Emoni Narawa.

53'

That's a great try assist by Alex Nankivell.

53'

What a run here by Emoni Narawa as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tolu Latu comes on.

51'

Dave Porecki comes off.

51'

Daniel Botha comes on.

51'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes off.

51'

Shaun Stevenson comes on.

51'

Bryn Gatland comes off.

51'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on.

51'

Bradley Slater comes off.

51'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert getting some game time.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tetera Faulkner being replaced.

46'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Norris getting some game time.

46'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Ross being replaced.

46'

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

46'

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

46'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Damian McKenzie takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

24'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

17'

Try

Jake Gordon scores an interception try.

16'

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

16'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

Brad Weber sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Chiefs 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 24th March 2023, 01:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

63%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

76'

14 - 24

Narawa

75'

14 - 22

Donaldson

14 - 17

61'

Hooper

12 - 17

60'

McKenzie

54'

7 - 17

Narawa

53'

7 - 15

McKenzie

45'

7 - 10

Half Time

Donaldson

7 - 7

17'

Gordon

5 - 7

16'

McKenzie

0 - 7

Gatland

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

70%

3-6 secs

22%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Waratahs vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 24th March 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 01:35 EST in the US.

Waratahs 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 Chiefs in 1st and Waratahs in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Waratahs 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.