Chiefs 42 - 14 Waratahs

Full time

04 Apr 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 8

FMG Stadium Waikato

Chiefs vs Waratahs head to head

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The Chiefs delivered a commanding performance against the NSW Waratahs, winning 42-14 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Key contributions came from Quinn Tupaea and Kyren Taumoefolau, each scoring two tries, while Josh Jacomb added crucial points with his penalties and conversions. The Chiefs established an early lead with tries from Taumoefolau and Taukei'aho, before Quinn Tupaea added to their tally just before halftime. Despite a brief response from the Waratahs through Sid Harvey, who scored and converted, the Chiefs maintained control. In the second half, the Chiefs continued their dominance, with a try from Samipeni Finau further extending their lead. The Waratahs managed a late consolation try by Pete Samu, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Overall, the Chiefs showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience throughout the match.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 18.1°C (Feels like 17.6°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 8.2 km/h, gusting to 11.1 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 84%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau · Chiefs

5 - 0
15'

Penalty

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

8 - 0
27'

Try

Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs

13 - 0
31'

Try

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

13 - 5
32'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

13 - 7
37'

Try

Quinn Tupaea · Chiefs

18 - 7
38'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

20 - 7
40'

Penalty

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

23 - 7
40'

Substitution

Dan Sinkinson on for Emoni Narawa · Chiefs
40'

Substitution

Folau Fainga'a on for Ethan Dobbins · Waratahs
40'

Substitution

Jake Gordon on for Teddy Wilson · Waratahs
Halftime 23 - 7
Second Half
46'

Try

Quinn Tupaea · Chiefs

28 - 7
47'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

30 - 7
50'

Substitution

Angus Blyth on for Matt Philip · Waratahs
50'

Substitution

Jamie Adamson on for Clem Halaholo · Waratahs
50'

Substitution

Jack Barrett on for Tom Lambert · Waratahs
50'

Substitution

Siosifa Amone on for Daniel Botha · Waratahs
53'

Substitution

George Dyer on for Reuben O'Neill · Chiefs
53'

Substitution

Cortez Ratima on for Xavier Roe · Chiefs
53'

Substitution

Brodie McAlister on for Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs
58'

Substitution

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi on for Josh Lord · Chiefs
59'

Try

Samipeni Finau · Chiefs

35 - 7
60'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

37 - 7
60'

Substitution

Jack Bowen on for Jack Debreczeni · Waratahs
60'

Substitution

George Poolman on for Max Jorgensen · Waratahs
60'

Substitution

Simon Parker on for Luke Jacobson · Chiefs
69'

Try

Pete Samu · Waratahs

37 - 14
69'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

37 - 9
71'

Substitution

Jared Proffit on for Ollie Norris · Chiefs
71'

Substitution

Kyle Brown on for Quinn Tupaea · Chiefs
76'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau · Chiefs

42 - 14
Fulltime 42 - 14

Player ratings

Chiefs

15 Liam Coombes-Fabling 6.6
14 Emoni Narawa 6.8
13 Leroy Carter 6.7
12 Quinn Tupaea 8.7
11 Kyren Taumoefolau 8.8
10 Josh Jacomb 6.8
9 Xavier Roe 7.2
1 Ollie Norris 7.2
2 Samisoni Taukei'aho 8.2
3 Reuben O'Neill 6.4
4 Josh Lord 6.5
5 Tupou Vaa'i 7.0
6 Samipeni Finau 8.7
7 Luke Jacobson 6.7
8 Kaylum Boshier 7.0
16 Brodie McAlister 6.3
17 Jared Proffit –
18 George Dyer 6.5
19 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi 6.3
20 Simon Parker 6.6
21 Cortez Ratima 6.3
22 Kyle Brown –
23 Dan Sinkinson 7.2

Waratahs

15 Sid Harvey 6.1
14 Andrew Kellaway 7.0
13 Triston Reilly 5.9
12 Joey Walton 7.0
11 Max Jorgensen 8.4
10 Jack Debreczeni 5.6
9 Teddy Wilson 6.8
1 Tom Lambert 6.8
2 Ethan Dobbins 6.7
3 Daniel Botha 5.1
4 Matt Philip 6.4
5 Miles Amatosero 6.4
6 Clem Halaholo 6.4
7 Charlie Gamble 6.7
8 Pete Samu 8.3
16 Folau Fainga'a 6.6
17 Jack Barrett 5.9
18 Siosifa Amone 6.3
19 Angus Blyth 5.7
20 Jamie Adamson 6.2
21 Jake Gordon 6.8
22 Jack Bowen 5.6
23 George Poolman 5.7