Chiefs

Tom Hooper Signs Reds Deal, Sets 2029 Australia Return

Wallabies back-rower Tom Hooper has secured his long-term future, signing a two-year deal with the Queensland Reds while extending his Exeter Chiefs contract through 2027/28. The 23-Test forward will return home for the 2029 Super Rugby Pacific season, a move Rugby Australia hailed as "a real coup".

Rugby Union · 7/7/2026

Hurricanes Crush Chiefs 60-5 to End Decade-Long Title Wait

The Hurricanes thrashed the Chiefs 60-5 in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final to end a decade-long title drought, with man-of-the-match Ruben Love starring and coaches Clark Laidlaw and Jono Gibbes reflecting on a record final rout in Wellington.

Rugby Union · 6/20/2026

Tupaea Pips Tavatavanawai to Super Rugby Player of the Year

Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea wins the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year on a tiebreaker over Timoci Tavatavanawai, while the official Team of the Year, packed with seven Australians, draws a sharp backlash.

Rugby Union · 6/18/2026

Hurricanes and Chiefs Name Teams for Super Rugby Final

The Hurricanes and Chiefs have confirmed their line-ups for Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final in Wellington, with the home side boosted by Devan Flanders' return and the Chiefs forced into two injury changes.

Rugby Union · 6/17/2026

Donald Tips Uncapped Hutchinson as Rennie's All Blacks Bolter

Stephen Donald, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson have talked up uncapped Chiefs fullback Isaac Hutchinson as the bolter who could force his way into Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad for July's Nations Championship Tests.

Rugby Union · 6/15/2026

Northampton v Exeter: Premiership Final Set for Twickenham

Northampton Saints face Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership final at Twickenham on 20 June, after the Saints saw off Leicester and Exeter stunned Bath.

Rugby Union · 6/14/2026

Hurricanes Host Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

The Hurricanes will host the Chiefs in Wellington on 20 June for the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, both sides arriving on the back of crushing semi-final wins.

Rugby Union · 6/14/2026

Exeter Stun Champions Bath to Reach Premiership Final

Rob Baxter's Exeter Chiefs produced a stunning second-half comeback to dethrone champions Bath 27-26 at the Rec, overturning a 16-point deficit to reach the Gallagher Premiership final against Northampton at Twickenham.

Rugby Union · 6/13/2026

Hurricanes Rout Blues 57-21 to Set Up Chiefs Grand Final

The Hurricanes thrashed the Blues 57-21 in Wellington to reach the Super Rugby Pacific final, where they will host the Chiefs on June 20 in an all-New-Zealand decider.

Rugby Union · 6/13/2026

Chiefs End Crusaders' Reign With Record 49-12 Semi Rout

The Chiefs produced one of the great finals performances to thrash the Crusaders 49-12 in Hamilton — the champions' heaviest Super Rugby defeat — and reach next weekend's decider.

Rugby Union · 6/12/2026