Chiefs Chiefs 19 - 20 Blues Blues

● full_time 80 minutes

07 Jun 2025

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: QF Round 17

FMG Stadium Waikato

Head to Head

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In a closely contested Super Rugby match, the Chiefs fell short against the Blues, losing 19-20 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Damian McKenzie was instrumental for the Chiefs, scoring multiple penalties and a try, contributing 14 points overall. The Blues' Beauden Barrett also played a key role, converting critical points and setting up momentum for his team. A yellow card for Blues' Ricky Riccitelli in the first half created opportunities for the Chiefs, but they could not capitalize fully. The decisive moment came when Josh Beehre scored a late try for the Blues, which Barrett converted to secure the win. The match showcased intense back-and-forth action, with both sides displaying impressive defensive efforts. Ultimately, the Blues managed to hold on for a narrow victory, continuing their strong form in the competition.

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Temperature: 8.2°C (Feels like 6.5°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 6.6 km/h, gusting to 14.8 km/h Humidity: 73% Cloud Cover: 4%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 1' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 2' substitution George Dyer
  • 4' penalty Beauden Barrett
  • 13' substitution Reuben O'Neill
  • 19' substitution Aidan Ross
  • 27' substitution Ollie Norris
  • 31' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 34' yellow_card Ricky Riccitelli
  • 35' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 39' substitution Adrian Choat
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 43' substitution Marcel Renata
  • 43' substitution Kurt Eklund
  • 44' yellow_card_complete Ricky Riccitelli
  • 47' penalty Beauden Barrett
  • 48' substitution Samisoni Taukei'aho
  • 48' substitution Aidan Ross
  • 48' substitution Unknown Player
  • 51' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 53' substitution Ricky Riccitelli
  • 53' substitution Corey Evans
  • 58' try Daniel Rona
  • 59' conversion Damian McKenzie
  • 59' substitution Josh Fusitu'a
  • 59' substitution Finlay Christie
  • 61' substitution George Dyer
  • 61' substitution Leroy Carter
  • 61' substitution Naitoa Ah Kuoi
  • 63' substitution Adrian Choat
  • 64' try Kurt Eklund
  • 65' conversion Beauden Barrett
  • 66' substitution Josh Lord
  • 67' substitution Simon Parker
  • 68' substitution Laghlan McWhannell
  • 75' substitution Cortez Ratima
  • 75' substitution AJ Lam
  • 82' try Josh Beehre
  • 83' conversion Beauden Barrett
  • 80' full_time