Chiefs outmuscle Brumbies to set up Super Rugby final with Crusaders
The Waikato Chiefs outmuscled the ACT Brumbies 19-6 on Saturday to set up an all-New Zealand clash in the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Canterbury Crusaders.
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Chiefs edge Brumbies to reach Super Rugby final
Brodie Retallick scored the only try as the Waikato Chiefs edged the ACT Brumbies 19-6 in an arm-wrestle of a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Saturday to set up a home title-decider against the Canterbury Crusaders next week.
Chiefs will learn more from narrow win, says coach McMillan
Waikato Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan says his team's difficulties in overcoming the Queensland Reds will ensure greater focus from his players as they move into next weekend's Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.
DMac ignites another All Blacks flyhalf debate
New Zealand could be gearing up for another heated flyhalf debate heading into the World Cup with Damian McKenzie staking a strong claim to the All Blacks number 10 shirt with his form for the high-flying Waikato Chiefs.
Pacesetting Chiefs wary of Drua ahead of Hamilton clash
SYDNEY : The Waikato Chiefs have a chance to open up a gap at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings when they take on Fijian Drua this weekend with their two closest challengers enjoying a bye in round nine.
Perfect Chiefs top Super Rugby table after Hurricanes win
Waikato Chiefs continued their 100 per cent start to the Super Rugby Pacifica season with a second-half rally to defeat in-form hosts Wellington Hurricanes 33-17 and claim a seventh successive victory on Saturday.
Unbeaten Chiefs beat Hurricanes to maintain perfect start to Super Rugby
The unbeaten Waikato Chiefs overcame a nine-point deficit at halftime to beat the Wellington Hurricanes 33-17 on Saturday and reclaim top spot in Super Rugby Pacific.
Chiefs remain unbeaten as Hurricanes, Brumbies lead the chase
SYDNEY : Waikato Chiefs downed the Auckland Blues to remain unbeaten at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings after six matches, but the Wellington Hurricanes edged the Western Force to keep up the chase behind them in the final match of the round.