Chiefs 27 - 15 Reds

Full time

04 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 8

FMG Stadium Waikato

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The Chiefs secured a convincing 27-15 victory over the Queensland Reds at FMG Stadium Waikato. Luke Jacobson opened the scoring for the Chiefs with an early try, converted by Damian McKenzie. The Reds responded with tries from Matt Faessler and Joe Brial, but struggled to maintain momentum. A series of penalties from McKenzie extended the Chiefs' lead, and he continued to excel throughout the match. Samisoni Taukei'aho added another try for the Chiefs, further solidifying their dominance. Xavier Roe capped off a strong performance with a late try, securing the win. Tom Lynagh's late try for the Reds was merely a consolation as the Chiefs controlled the game.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, France, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 20.7°C (Feels like 19.5°C) Condition: Rain Wind: 16.1 km/h, gusting to 30.5 km/h Humidity: 90% Cloud Cover: 99%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
2'

Try

Luke Jacobson · Chiefs

5 - 0
3'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

7 - 0
18'

Try

Matt Faessler · Reds

7 - 5
26'

Penalty

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

10 - 5
39'

Try

Joe Brial · Reds

10 - 10
Halftime 10 - 10
Second Half
41'

Yellow Card

Jeff Toomaga-Allen · Reds
46'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Fraser McReight · Reds
46'

Substitution

Sef Fa'agase on for Alex Hodgman · Reds
47'

Substitution

Samisoni Taukei'aho on for Brodie McAlister · Chiefs
47'

Substitution

Tupou Vaa'i on for Manaaki Selby-Rickit · Chiefs
47'

Substitution

Samipeni Finau on for Jahrome Brown · Chiefs
47'

Substitution

Xavier Roe on for Cortez Ratima · Chiefs
49'

Substitution

Reuben O'Neill on for George Dyer · Chiefs
51'

Substitution

Fraser McReight on for Zane Nonggorr · Reds
51'

Substitution

Jahrome Brown on for Simon Parker · Chiefs
51'

Yellow Card Complete

Jeff Toomaga-Allen · Reds
55'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Jeff Toomaga-Allen · Reds
56'

Penalty

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

13 - 10
58'

Substitution

Aidan Ross on for Ollie Norris · Chiefs
58'

Substitution

Josh Jacomb on for Emoni Narawa · Chiefs
58'

Substitution

Tom Lynagh on for Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds
58'

Substitution

Richie Asiata on for Matt Faessler · Reds
64'

Substitution

Simon Parker on for Jahrome Brown · Chiefs
70'

Try

Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs

18 - 10
71'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

20 - 10
71'

Substitution

Kalani Thomas on for Tate McDermott · Reds
71'

Substitution

Gideon Wrampling on for Daniel Rona · Chiefs
72'

Substitution

Jock Campbell on for Heremaia Murray · Reds
75'

Substitution

Ryan Smith on for Lukhan Salakaia-Loto · Reds
78'

Try

Xavier Roe · Chiefs

25 - 10
79'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

27 - 10
79'

Substitution

John Bryant on for Fraser McReight · Reds
80'

Try

Tom Lynagh · Reds

27 - 15
Fulltime 27 - 15

Player ratings

Chiefs

15 Shaun Stevenson 6.8
14 Emoni Narawa 6.0
13 Daniel Rona 6.3
12 Quinn Tupaea 6.8
11 Leroy Carter 6.0
10 Damian McKenzie 6.8
9 Cortez Ratima 7.4
1 Ollie Norris 6.2
2 Brodie McAlister 8.0
3 George Dyer 6.6
4 Naitoa Ah Kuoi 7.3
5 Manaaki Selby-Rickit 7.0
6 Simon Parker 7.3
7 Jahrome Brown 6.1
8 Luke Jacobson 8.0
16 Samisoni Taukei'aho 7.7
17 Aidan Ross 6.5
18 Reuben O'Neill 5.8
19 Tupou Vaa'i 6.9
20 Samipeni Finau 6.6
21 Xavier Roe 7.2
22 Josh Jacomb 6.3
23 Gideon Wrampling –

Reds

15 Heremaia Murray 6.5
14 Lachie Anderson 5.9
13 Dre Pakeho 5.3
12 Hunter Paisami 6.6
11 Filipo Daugunu 5.2
10 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips 6.8
9 Tate McDermott 7.3
1 Alex Hodgman 6.1
2 Matt Faessler 6.6
3 Jeff Toomaga-Allen 4.3
4 Josh Canham 6.5
5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 7.3
6 Joe Brial 8.7
7 Fraser McReight 6.3
8 Harry Wilson 8.3
16 Richie Asiata 6.1
17 Sef Fa'agase 6.3
18 Zane Nonggorr 5.5
19 Ryan Smith –
20 John Bryant –
21 Kalani Thomas –
22 Tom Lynagh 6.9
23 Jock Campbell –