US EditionThe Chiefs beat ACT Brumbies and will face the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final
- On June 14, 2025, the Waikato Chiefs secured a 37-17 victory against the ACT Brumbies in Hamilton, earning a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
- The Chiefs' victory came after the Brumbies lost their flyhalf Noah Lolesio early to a concussion, weakening their attack.
- Damian McKenzie scored 22 points with six penalties and two conversions, also assisting and defending key plays for the Chiefs.
- Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa stated they needed a near-perfect game but admitted second-half accuracy and discipline let them down.
- The Chiefs will face the unbeaten Canterbury Crusaders, who edged the Auckland Blues 21-14, in next Saturday's final in Christchurch.
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'Outstanding' Chiefs continue Brumbies hoodoo in NZ
The Brumbies have come up just shy of reaching the Super Rugby Pacific decider, losing in Hamilton. (Jeremy Ward/AAP PHOTOS) By Melissa Woods Australia’s wait for a Super Rugby Pacific finals winner in New Zealand continues after the ACT Brumbies crashed 37-17 to the Chiefs in Hamilton, with playmaker Noah Lolesio an early casualty. Playing in their fourth successive semi-final, the gallant Brumbies again missed a grand final berth while the Chi…
Rugby-McKenzie kicks Chiefs into third straight Super Rugby Pacific final
(Reuters) -Damian McKenzie kicked 22 points as the Waikato Chiefs played near perfect playoff rugby to reach a third straight Super Rugby Pacific final with a convincing 37-17 win over the ACT Brumbies in Hamilton on Saturday.
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