Chiefs

Chiefs bounced back from their defeat to Crusaders with a 21-27 bonus-point victory over Blues in their Super Rugby encounter at Eden Park on Friday.

Crusaders ran a seven-try riot as they started the Super Rugby title defence with a 45-23 win over Chiefs at AMI Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand international Liam Messam will join Toulon next season after signing a two-year contract with the French club.

Super Rugby franchise Chiefs have confirmed that Tabai Matson will join the club as an assistant coach ahead of the 2018 season.

Seta Tamanivalu scored two tries in the second half as Crusaders continued their momentum into the semi-final against Chiefs with a 27-13 win at AMI Stadium to become the first team to reach the finals of the Super Rugby 2017 season.

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Chiefs skipper Aaron Cruden credited his team for handling the pressure during the tense 11-17 win over Stormers in the Super Rugby quarter-final clash at DHL Newlands.

Damian McKenzie kicked four points for Chiefs as they managed to overcome Stormers with a 11-17 win in the quarter-final clash of the 2017 Super Rugby season at DHL Newlands on Saturday.

Damian McKenzie kicked 15 points as Chiefs completed a 28-10 win over Brumbies in the last round of the Super Rugby 2017 season at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Jack Nowell scored a double as British and Irish Lions completed a convincing 6-34 win over Chiefs in the tour game at FMG Stadium Waikato on Tuesday.

As the British and Irish Lions completed a comfortable 6-34 win over Chiefs in the tour game at FMG Stadium Waikato on Tuesday, we take a look at few of the key points and player rankings.

Jack Nowell scored a double as British and Irish Lions wrapped up their preparations for the first Test against New Zealand with a convincing 6-34 win over Chiefs in the tour game at FMG Stadium Waikato on Tuesday.

Chiefs managed to overcome stern resistance from Hurricanes with a close 14-17 victory in their Super Rugby clash at Westpac Stadium on Friday.

James Lowe scored three tries while Damian McKenzie kicked 16 points as Chiefs completed a 46-31 win over Waratahs in their Super Rugby encounter at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Aaron Cruden missed a conversion in the final quarter as the Super Rugby encounter between Blues and Chiefs finished with a 16-16 draw at Eden Park on Friday.

Crusaders managed to maintain their winning streak going this season as they came up with a clinical second half performance to come from behind and complete a 24-31 win over Chiefs in their Super Rugby encounter at ANZ National Stadium on Friday.

Stephen Donald scored a double while Damian McKenzie contributed with 16 points as Chiefs maintained their winning momentum with a 46-17 victory at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday.

Damian McKenzie contributed with 17 points as Chiefs maintained their position at top with a 27-20 win over Sunwolves at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.

Chiefs registered their seventh win this season as they squeezed past Force to win their Super Rugby clash by 7-16 at NIB Stadium on Saturday.

Chiefs overcame a dominant first half performance from Cheetahs as they sealed a 27-41 win in their Super Rugby clash at Toyota Stadium on Saturday.