# Chiefs

Last year

2022

# Pastures new

Ireland prop Ryan signs for Chiefs Super Rugby team

The team have drafted in the 34-year-old as cover for injured New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao.

16.0k

Dec 13th 2022, 11:09 PM

# Wrap

Brumbies battle back to join Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby semis

The Canberra side prevented an all-New Zealand presence in the final four with their 35-25 victory over the Hurricanes.

4.1k

Jun 4th 2022, 3:50 PM

All time

# Monday Night Football

Battling but unconvincing Chiefs edge Giants after Butker kicks winning field goal

The 2020 Super Bowl champions continued to struggle as they snatched the win late on.

2.6k

Nov 2nd 2021, 8:11 AM

# gats

Change of role for Gatland at Super Rugby's Chiefs

Gatland will be director of rugby rather than head coach.

9.5k

Sep 28th 2021, 7:57 AM

# Lion Man

'I’ve loved my time with the Lions... I haven't got any long-term plans'

Warren Gatland is uncertain whether he will be involved again in four years’ time.

13.7k

Aug 7th 2021, 8:44 PM

# Wellington booted

Dramatic victory for the Chiefs thanks to last-gasp Damian McKenzie kick

The result puts the Chiefs ahead of the Auckland Blues in the race for a final berth.

5.3k

Apr 23rd 2021, 11:27 AM

# Super Rugby

McKenzie penalty sees Chiefs pip Crusaders in dramatic finish

The Crusaders scored three tries to two but were punished for infringements within kicking range as McKenzie landed four penalties.

6.9k

Apr 17th 2021, 11:06 AM

# Chiefs

'We want to be the ones being the aggressors' - Slade has Leinster scalp in his sights

The Exeter centre is looking to make a statement ahead of the impending Lions squad announcement.

7.9k

Apr 10th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Chiefs

'It's about the here and now' - Baxter looking past Exeter's history with Leinster

Last year’s Champions Cup winners have lost all four previous meetings with the province.

6.2k

Apr 7th 2021, 2:29 PM

# Super Rugby

Late McKenzie magic sees Chiefs snatch win over Blues

Damian McKenzie ensured the Waikato Chiefs revival continued on Saturday.

5.6k

Mar 27th 2021, 9:52 AM

# Super Rugby

This stunning try finish the highlight as Crusaders heap more misery on Chiefs

Leicester Fainga’anuku’s brilliant try arrived in the first half.

9.7k

Mar 13th 2021, 12:09 PM

# One Step Closer

NFL champions Chiefs overcome Mahomes injury to advance

A dramatic ending as Andy Reid’s Kansas City saw off the Browns and moved one victory from a Super Bowl return.

5.6k

Jan 18th 2021, 12:09 AM

# Week 13

Chiefs clinch playoff berth, Rodgers fastest to 400 touchdowns and the rest of the NFL's late games

Elsewhere, the New York Jets almost brought their 344-day winless run to an end and the resurgent Giants surprised the Seattle Seahawks.

4.2k

Dec 7th 2020, 8:12 AM

# Round-Up

Mahomes powers NFL champions Chiefs past Brady-led Bucs, Rodgers shines for Packers

A wrap of last night’s NFL action Stateside.

3.8k

Nov 30th 2020, 8:23 AM

# NFL

Super Bowl MVP Mahomes shines as Chiefs avenge loss to Raiders

Meanwhile, Taysom Hill led New Orleans Saints to victory.

4.7k

Nov 23rd 2020, 8:26 AM

# nfl round-up

Brees outduels Brady as Saints crush Bucs, Chiefs survive scare and history-making Steelers go 8-0

Elsewhere, the Bills delivered the Seattle Seahawks their second defeat in three games.

6.9k

Nov 9th 2020, 7:53 AM

# Monday Night Football

Patrick Mahomes throws two TDS as Chiefs improve to 4-0

In the later game, Aaron Rodgers and Robert Tonyan connected on three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers routed the Atlanta Falcons 30-16.

4.4k

Oct 6th 2020, 8:45 AM

# us sport

Audible booing in reduced crowd as NFL returns with 'moment of unity'

Super Bowl Champions Kansas City beat the Texans in front of just under 16,000 people.

7.4k

Sep 11th 2020, 9:02 AM

# Options

Gatland says he would coach Chiefs for free if 2021 Lions tour is cancelled

South Africa is struggling to contain coronavirus.

8.5k

Aug 7th 2020, 2:55 PM

# Super Rugby

Highlanders storm back from 31-7 down to stun Gatland's Chiefs

The former Wales boss has now presided over five straight defeats.

11.4k

Jul 19th 2020, 8:58 AM

# gats

Holland's Hurricanes consign Gatland's Chiefs to fourth straight defeat

Jordie Barrett was the star as the Canes recorded their first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

9.2k

Jul 5th 2020, 8:48 AM

# Team news

All Blacks captain Cane returns from injury for Gatland's Chiefs

The Crusaders are unchanged as they aim to pick up where they left off.

3.0k

Jun 26th 2020, 9:22 AM

# Rugby Aotearoa

Gatland's Chiefs lose again as Kiwis enjoy another taste of big time rugby

The Blues win in Hamilton for the first time since 2011 and nail a record fifth straight road win with 12-point victory over Warren Gatland’s side.

6.9k

Jun 20th 2020, 10:40 AM

# Highland fling

Gatland 'not happy' after his son's late drop goal thwarts the Chiefs

Things could get a little bit awkward at the breakfast table in the Gatland household tomorrow morning.

17.2k

Jun 13th 2020, 5:44 PM

# rugby returns

Bryn Gatland ruins dad Warren's day with last minute drop goal

Super Rugby returned this morning with the Highlanders beating the Chiefs 28-27 in Dunedin.

12.1k

Jun 13th 2020, 10:20 AM

# Irish Abroad

'Any job I did, no matter how big or small, was a test of my character and ability'

Irishman Owen Tarrant has worked with the Chiefs in New Zealand and is now with the Kobelco Steelers in Japan.

19.9k

Apr 30th 2020, 8:05 PM

# Highlights

Barrett's penalty edges out Gatland's Chiefs in thrilling Hurricanes win

Jason Holland’s men were trailing by 10 points heading into the final quarter.

4.1k

Mar 13th 2020, 9:47 AM

# Super Rugby

Brumbies break New Zealand duck to end Chiefs' winning start, Reds up and running in style

Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.

4.3k

Feb 22nd 2020, 12:33 PM

Gatland's Chiefs deal a shrewd move, says former All Blacks star Fitzpatrick

The 55-year-old will take over the Super League side on a four-year deal that will allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021.

7.9k

Jul 1st 2019, 3:12 PM

# home team

Gatland signs Chiefs deal, raising All Blacks speculation

The Chiefs announced the appointment of Warren Gatland as their head coach on a four-year contract.

14.6k

Jun 28th 2019, 8:01 AM

# Big Turnaround

O'Gara's Crusaders stunned in 10-try thriller after leading by 20 points

The Chiefs side pulled off a shock win over the defending Super Rugby champions in Suva.

12.9k

Jun 1st 2019, 3:38 PM

# Recovery

All Black Cane cleared for contact training six months after breaking neck

The Chiefs say they will take no risks with the New Zealand flanker.

4.5k

Apr 9th 2019, 11:18 AM

# Upset

Super Rugby history made as Sunwolves secure first ever away win by seeing off Waikato Chiefs

The Japanese outfit recorded the most significant win of their brief Super Rugby life in Hamilton on Saturday.

8.6k

Mar 2nd 2019, 9:35 AM

# Chiefs

Excellent business as Exeter tie England trio down to new deals

Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all signed fresh two-year deals with the Premiership club.

7.0k

Jan 21st 2019, 8:29 AM

# finale

'There's 47 guys who want to be picked': Munster promise fire without fatigue for decider against Chiefs

Munster will be pumped for the visit of Exeter with or without Peter O’Mahony.

10.0k

Jan 15th 2019, 6:30 AM

# slam dunc

Red letter day for Munster heroes expected and unexpected

From chasing to counter-rucking, Munster’s scrum-half proved doubters wrong in Devon.

13.6k

Oct 15th 2018, 7:30 AM

# futureproof

Carbery shows class throughout ferocious battle

The out-half had a sinking feeling when he his wind-assisted clearance kick invited pressure. But he will be stronger for the experience in Sandy Park.

10.5k

Oct 15th 2018, 6:00 AM

# hard fought

Munster meet Chiefs head on and claim draw in seismic Sandy Park battle

CJ Stander’s second half try and an enormous defensive shift sees Munster leave with two points.

31.2k

Oct 13th 2018, 5:33 PM

# maul or nothing

Leinster battle 'good practice' ahead of Munster's trip to Exeter

Johann van Graan’s pack look in rude health before facing up to another almighty challenge in England.

6.6k

Oct 8th 2018, 7:26 PM

# Eligibility

Speedy wing Pulu comes onto Wallabies radar despite 7s caps for Niue

The 28-year-old wing has been impressive for the Chiefs in recent seasons.

7.0k

Aug 7th 2018, 4:12 PM