Chiefs v Blues

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Saturday 30 May 2026

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19:05 Local Time

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Waikato Stadium • 

Hamilton, New ZealandShow on map

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The Chiefs are a professional New Zealand Rugby Union team based in South Africa3, Waikato, that competes in the Super Rugby competition. The team was founded in 1996 and has since become a major contender in the league, holding the record for the most playoff appearances. They are five-time champions, with titles in 2000, 2002, 2013, 2018, and 2020. The Chiefs boast a talented roster of players, including captain and All Blacks superstar, Sam Cane, as well as Aaron Cruden, Anton Lienert-Brown, and Damien McKenzie. The team plays their home games at the 20,600-seat FMG Stadium Waikato, known for its lively atmosphere and passionate fans. The Chiefs have a strong fan base and continue to be one of the most successful teams in New Zealand's Rugby Union history.

The South Africa8 are an esteemed Rugby Union team based in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1996, the team competes in the prestigious Super Rugby competition, which features top teams from South Africa1, South Africa, and New Zealand. The South Africa8 have a rich history of success, having won the Super Rugby title in 1996, 1997, and 2003. They have also produced numerous talented players who have gone on to represent the renowned New Zealand All Blacks national team. Some notable players on the current roster include Patrick Tuipulotu, TJ Faiane, and Beauden Barrett. The team plays its home matches at the world-renowned Eden Park stadium, which has a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. With its impressive track record and talented lineup, the South Africa8 continue to solidify their position as one of the top Rugby Union teams in the world.