The Waikato Chiefs have been without doubt the least successful of the New Zealand sides in Super Rugby competition, making the finals only once in their history. The Chiefs have finished a Super Rugby season in between sixth and eighth position an incredible nine times since their inception in 1996, and finished tenth in the expanded 15 team competition in 2011. Despite their poor record in Super Rugby finals, the Chiefs have never finished with the Wooden Spoon.
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Hurricanes vs Chiefs – Super Rugby live scores
by The Roar, 17 May 2013 
Both the Hurricanes and Chiefs will come into Round 14 of the 2013 Super Rugby season looking to build off wins last weekend when they meet in Wellington tonight. We’ll have live scores from 5.35pm AEST. The Chiefs’ narrow 22-21 victory over the Force last weekend was their third win in a row, largely thanks [...]
Force heartbreak in rugby loss to Chiefs
by Justin Chadwick, 11 May 2013
The Western Force were left to rue two missed chances after slumping to a heartbreaking 22-21 Super Rugby loss to the Chiefs in Pukekohe on Friday night. The Force trailed 19-11 at halftime but had the opportunity to win it in the 78th minute when flyhalf Sias Ebersohn lined up for a 53m penalty. Ebersohn’s [...]
Chiefs vs Force: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by Red Kev, 10 May 2013 
So, Round 13 of Super Rugby kicks off at the Ecolight Stadium in Pukekohe tonight as the Chiefs host the Western Force. We’ll have live scores and a blog from 5.35pm AEST. According to Wikipedia, Pukekohe is located in the Auckland region of New Zealand. So quite what the Chiefs, who allegedly hail from the [...]
Rebels vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by Max Kenney-Herbert, 3 May 2013
Round 12 sees a clash between the 12th-placed Melbourne Rebels and the second placed Chiefs at AAMI Park. We’ll have live scores and commentary from 7.40pm AEST. The Rebels have had another tough start to their season having won just two games so far. The Victorians are coming off a gut-wrenching loss to the Crusaders [...]
Chiefs beat Sharks 37-29 in Super Rugby
by AFP, 28 Apr 2013
The Chiefs have put their Super Rugby defence back on track, repelling a persistent Sharks side to secure a 37-29 bonus-point victory in Hamilton. A fast start to both halves on Saturday proved the key for the Chiefs, who ended a run of two defeats and lifted themselves back to the top of the New [...]
Can the Waratahs support the whole city of Sydney?
by Elisha Pearce, 25 Apr 2013
I recount this story to illuminate why so many people believe the Waratahs home ground of the Sydney Football Stadium is both a blessing and a curse. Last Friday my barista, Baz – with whom I discuss sports, especially the round ball code about his sons’ stints with academies and clubs in the UK – [...]
Folau stars as Waratahs beat Chiefs
by Darren Walton, 20 Apr 2013
NSW coach Michael Cheika said throw Israel Folau to the Lions after the code-hopping star inspired the Waratahs to a gritty 25-20 win over the defending champion Chiefs in Friday night’s Super Rugby clash at Allianz Stadium. A try to replacement hooker John Ulugia four-and-a-half minutes from fulltime earned the Waratahs a thrilling victory after [...]
Waratahs vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by Phil Bird, 19 Apr 2013 
The Waratahs are fresh off a bye and take on the Chiefs at Allianz Stadium tonight. Join us for live scores from 7.40pm AEST. Imagine it. The Chiefs getting donked on the head by the Reds last week. It happened, despite the Chiefs dominating the statistics in metres gained, defenders beaten, possession and territory. The Chiefs [...]
Chiefs vs Reds: Super Rugby live scores, blog
by Phil Bird, 13 Apr 2013
We’ll have a massive try-fest this afternoon as the first-placed Chiefs take on the fourth-placed Reds at Waikato Stadium. Join us for live scores and commentary from 2.35pm AEDT. We’ll start with the Chiefs. In attack they’ve been passing around the ball like cigars at a wedding. The joviality doesn’t end with the party between [...]
Chiefs seek second coming for Sonny Bill
by AAP, 10 Apr 2013
If Sonny Bill Williams returns to New Zealand rugby it will be in Chiefs colours, coach Dave Rennie believes. The 27-year-old is currently playing for NRL side Sydney Roosters after famously honouring a one-year deal agreed on a handshake with Roosters powerbroker Nick Politis. At the time of his departure, Williams made no secret he [...]
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