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Chiefs Reach Super Rugby Final in Crusaders Humiliation
The Chiefs scored six first-half tries and stayed unbeaten in their last four playoff meetings with the Crusaders.
- On Friday, the Chiefs defeated the reigning champion Crusaders 49-12 at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, securing a spot in their fourth consecutive Super Rugby Pacific final.
- Seeking their first title since 2013, the Chiefs dominated the team that defeated them in the 2023 and 2025 finals, establishing an early, insurmountable lead.
- Winger Kyren Taumoefolau scored two early tries, and Damian McKenzie converted six first-half tries to build a 42-5 lead. "It's extremely satisfying," McKenzie said after his 150th match.
- Despite a second-half try from captain David Havili, the Crusaders failed to close the gap after losing Leicester Fainga'anuku to injury; Chiefs winger Liam Coombes-Fabling was sin-binned.
- The Chiefs now await the winner of the second semi-final between the Hurricanes and Blues, which takes place in Wellington on Saturday, to determine next weekend's final venue.
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WA todayChiefs put champs to the sword
Tupou Vaa’i finishes a sensational Chiefs try against the Crusaders.
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