Super Rugby Pacific round eight got underway at a wet FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton on Friday night. The wet conditions and surface played a massive part in the top-of-the-table clash, where the Chiefs beat the Queensland Reds 27-15.
It’s tough enough losing one Grand Final, let alone two back-to-back. The Chiefs are looking to go 'one further' in 2025.
The Chiefs “have named a relatively unchanged line-up” for their highly anticipated Super Rugby Pacific final against the champion Crusaders on Saturday evening.
Recently capped All Black midfielder Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has produced a wicked goose step in the NPC clash between Auckland and Waikato.
Currently sitting undefeated at the top of the Odds conference, Waikato will face a litmus test at home this weekend when they take on an inconsistent Auckland side at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday.
Counties Manukau will go into their third-round NPC clash with Waikato with some extra firepower in their forwards courtesy of the return of three seasoned internationals.
Waikato have named a side that should attract plenty of eyes when they take on Hawke's Bay this weekend.
Waikato Rugby is pleased to announce their initial 38-man Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship (NPC) squad for the upcoming 2022 season.
It's been somewhat of an unconventional path, but Brad Weber will become just the eighth player to reach centurion status for the Chiefs on Saturday afternoon.
Weber is set to become the club’s eighth ‘Chiefs Centurion’ joining the exclusive group which includes Liam Messam, Hika Elliot, Stephen Donald, Tanerau Latimer, Sam Cane, Brodie Retallick and Aaron Cruden.