All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie has committed his immediate future with New Zealand Rugby and Chiefs after signing a contract extension until the end of 2-23 season.
Quinn Tupaea scored a hat-trick while Samisoni Taukei'aho starred with a double as Chiefs registered a 54-21 win over Western Force in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Rameka Poihipi scored a try in the added minutes as Chiefs came from behind to stun Crusaders with a 24-21 margin in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Organgetheory Stadium on Saturday.
Bryn Gatland missed the penalty goal at the end as Chiefs were edged out with a 24-22 margin by Blues in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park on Saturday.
New Zealand international Damian McKenzie has been banned for three games following his red-card incident while playing for Chiefs in the latest round of Super Rugby Trans Tasman.
Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea has committed his immediate future with the Super Rugby club and Waikato after signing a new contract until the end of 2023.
Chiefs ran a six-try riot as they maintained their winning start in the ongoing Super Rugby Trans Tasman campaign with a 40-19 win over Brumbies at FMG Stadium Waikato.