Chiefs 42 - 12 Highlanders

Full time

15 May 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 14

FMG Stadium Waikato

Chiefs vs Highlanders head to head

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The Chiefs showcased their dominance with a commanding 42-12 victory over the Highlanders at FMG Stadium Waikato. Wallace Sititi opened the scoring for the Chiefs, followed by tries from Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi and Samisoni Taukei'aho, all converted by Damian McKenzie, who had an exceptional game. The Highlanders briefly rallied with a try from Lucas Casey, converted by Cameron Millar, but were hampered by Tomas Lavanini's yellow card. In the second half, the Chiefs continued to assert their control, with Xavier Roe and Brodie McAlister adding to the scoreline. Josh Jacomb, stepping in for McKenzie, successfully converted a late try from Kyle Brown to seal the game. The Chiefs' forwards dominated the set pieces, while their backs displayed excellent cohesion and flair. This victory continued the Chiefs' recent strong form against the Highlanders in Super Rugby.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 10.8°C (Feels like 10.9°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 2.0 km/h, gusting to 3.0 km/h Humidity: 78% Cloud Cover: 31%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
10'

Substitution

Veveni Lasaqa on for Nikora Broughton · Highlanders
18'

Try

Lucas Casey · Highlanders

0 - 5
19'

Conversion

Cameron Millar · Highlanders

0 - 7
25'

Try

Wallace Sititi · Chiefs

5 - 7
26'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

7 - 7
28'

Yellow Card

Tomas Lavanini · Highlanders
30'

Try

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi · Chiefs

12 - 7
31'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

14 - 7
35'

Try

Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs

19 - 7
36'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

21 - 7
38'

Yellow Card Complete

Tomas Lavanini · Highlanders
40'

Substitution

George Dyer on for Cameron Millar · Highlanders
Halftime 21 - 7
Second Half
47'

Substitution

Oliver Haig on for Tomas Lavanini · Highlanders
47'

Substitution

Reon Paul on for Lalakai Foketi · Chiefs
51'

Substitution

Isaac Hutchinson on for Josh Jacomb · Chiefs
53'

Try

Xavier Roe · Chiefs

28 - 7
53'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie · Chiefs

23 - 7
54'

Substitution

Henry Bell on for Jack Taylor · Highlanders
54'

Substitution

Saula Ma'u on for Angus Ta'avao · Highlanders
56'

Try

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens · Highlanders

28 - 12
57'

Substitution

Samipeni Finau on for Luke Jacobson · Chiefs
64'

Substitution

Folau Fakatava on for Adam Lennox · Highlanders
64'

Substitution

Benet Kumeroa on for Ollie Norris · Chiefs
64'

Substitution

Brodie McAlister on for Samisoni Taukei'aho · Chiefs
64'

Substitution

Cortez Ratima on for Xavier Roe · Chiefs
64'

Substitution

Luke Jacobson on for Simon Parker · Chiefs
68'

Substitution

Fiti Sa on for Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi · Chiefs
68'

Substitution

Josh Jacomb on for Damian McKenzie · Chiefs
71'

Try

Brodie McAlister · Chiefs

33 - 12
71'

Substitution

Daniel Lienert-Brown on for Ethan de Groot · Highlanders
71'

Substitution

Will Stodart on for Sean Withy · Highlanders
72'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

35 - 12
83'

Try

Kyle Brown · Chiefs

40 - 12
84'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb · Chiefs

42 - 12
Fulltime 42 - 12

Player ratings

Chiefs

15 Damian McKenzie 7.4
14 Liam Coombes-Fabling 7.5
13 Kyle Brown 7.1
12 Lalakai Foketi 6.4
11 Kyren Taumoefolau 6.6
10 Josh Jacomb 6.5
9 Xavier Roe 8.9
1 Ollie Norris 7.6
2 Samisoni Taukei'aho 9.1
3 Sione Ahio 6.0
4 Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi 8.3
5 Tupou Vaa'i 6.4
6 Simon Parker 7.1
7 Luke Jacobson 7.3
8 Wallace Sititi 8.3
16 Brodie McAlister 6.7
17 Benet Kumeroa 6.0
18 George Dyer 6.6
19 Fiti Sa 6.4
20 Samipeni Finau 6.1
21 Cortez Ratima 6.2
22 Reon Paul 5.8
23 Isaac Hutchinson 6.9

Highlanders

15 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 7.9
14 Caleb Tangitau 6.8
13 Tanielu Tele'a 7.7
12 Timoci Tavatavanawai 6.7
11 Jonah Lowe 6.6
10 Cameron Millar 5.8
9 Adam Lennox 7.0
1 Ethan de Groot 6.3
2 Jack Taylor 6.8
3 Angus Ta'avao 6.4
4 Tomas Lavanini 5.4
5 Mitch Dunshea 6.5
6 Sean Withy 6.6
7 Lucas Casey 10.0
8 Nikora Broughton 6.0
16 Henry Bell 6.3
17 Daniel Lienert-Brown –
18 Saula Ma'u 6.9
19 Oliver Haig 6.0
20 Will Stodart –
21 Veveni Lasaqa 6.5
22 Folau Fakatava 6.1
23 Taine Robinson –