Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the provided text, incorporating corrections and updates as of today, January 26, 2024. I’ve focused on ensuring the 2026 information is accurate as it is currently known (recognizing schedules can change) and correcting inaccuracies from the 2025 information.
Damian McKenzie‘s return, and FMG Stadium Waikato again serving as home base, the Chiefs open the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season balancing continuity on the field with transition on the sideline.
Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Schedule 2026
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Note: This schedule is based on the currently released information as of January 26, 2024, and is subject to change.
- February 14: 1:05 a.m. ET: Blues vs. Chiefs
- February 21: 1:05 a.m. ET: Highlanders vs. Chiefs
- February 28: 1:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Crusaders
- March 6: 1:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Moana Pasifika
- March 20: 4:35 a.m. ET: ACT Brumbies vs. Chiefs
- March 28: 4:35 a.m. ET: Western Force vs. Chiefs
- April 4: 2:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. NSW Waratahs
- April 10: 10:05 p.m. ET: Moana Pasifika vs. Chiefs
- April 18: 3:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Hurricanes
- April 25: 12:30 a.m. ET: chiefs vs. Fijian Drua
- May 8: 5:35 a.m. ET: Queensland Reds vs. Chiefs
- May 15: 3:05 a.m.ET: Chiefs vs. Highlanders
- May 22: 3:05 a.m. ET: Crusaders vs. Chiefs
- May 30: 3:05 a.m. ET: Chiefs vs. Blues
What Did the Chiefs Do in 2025?
The Chiefs won the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Championship, finishing first in the standings with a 11-3 record and 51 points. They defeated the Brumbies in the final.
2025 Super Rugby Pacific Standings
- Chiefs, 11-3 (51 points)
- Crusaders, 11-3 (49 points)
- ACT Brumbies, 9-5 (44 points)
- Hurricanes, 8-1-5 (39 points)
- queensland Reds, 8-6 (38 points)
- Blues, 6-8 (33 points)
- Moana Pasifika, 6-8 (28 points)
- NSW Waratahs, 6-8 (26 points)
- Western Force, 4-1-9 (23 points)
- fijian Drua, 4-10 (20 points)
- Highlanders, 3-11 (20 points)
The Chiefs Coach Is Jono Gibbes
Jono Gibbes is the head coach of the Chiefs, taking over for Clayton McMillan, who was hired by Munster Rugby of the United Rugby Championship. gibbes was the New Zealand Under-20s coach and was an assistant for the Chiefs last season.
When Does The Super Rugby Pacific Season Start?
The 30th season of Super Rugby begins with Round 1 on Feb. 13, 2026, with the first game being in Dunedin between the Highlanders and Crusaders
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