Chiefs 2026

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Alyse Sharpe  /  Aug 27

Gallagher Chiefs 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Match Ups Confirmed - Chiefs

The draw for the 2026 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season is locked in. Hosting six home games at FMG Stadium Waikato, seven on the road, and one at Super Round […]

[Yeetyaah]

Still from the Chiefs Instagram video, sneak peek at some merch for next year, assuming the home jersey will be similar as I've heard all the NZ teams are doing 1996 styled jerseys.

[Bovidae]

They are having a big discount on current merch this Sunday.

[Yeetyaah]

Had a yarn with George Dyer after the game tonight, he said he's re-signing with the Chiefs and not going to Munster.

[cgrant]

This is good news !

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@African-Monkey said in Chiefs 2026:

I live in Perth and love it so far, and yes, it's far easier traveling the world from there than where I previously was in Christchurch. Beautiful city and the stadiums are nice and close to me.

When extending his contract, Nic White complimented the force and his family praised the outdoor lifestyle. It's got appeal beyond scuba, albalone and crays, wreck diving, and traditional watersports too, big for kitesurfing etc.

[Yeetyaah]

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Good to see him stay for another year after the French rumours. The selection of the back three in 2026 will be hotly contested.

[Mr Fish]

Was somebody looking for wingers good under the high ball?

[nostrildamus]

@Mr-Fish said in Chiefs 2026:

Was somebody looking for wingers good under the high ball?

not the AB coaches, no...

[Yeetyaah]

Caught Tepaea Cook-Savage at the Waikato Women's game just now. He's signed for the Chiefs next year.

[Bovidae]

@Yeetyaah Watching his partner play. A close game in the end. Why hasn't he played that often this season?

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Kyle Brown will be in the WTG according to this paywalled article:

The Post

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The Chiefs have officially announced that Rameka Poihipi is off to Japan. Only a few months after the news.

Time for some signings...

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In the article about Jacomb they also mention that DMac has a sabbatical clause for 2028. While that's still a few years away it should make the choice of the third 1st 5 more important as the Chiefs either need to sign someone now to develop, or identify who will replace Jacomb from 2027. The fact that the Chiefs wanted to retain Jacomb must mean Trask is definitely going back to Japan.

[Yeetyaah]

It's a shame Taha Kemara had re-signed before Mo'unga announced his "return." He would be one of the best replacements.

[Bovidae]

Lucas Cashmore might be the best local option.

[gt12]

I’d still chase one of the Cane’s players.

Godfrey looks like a player that would suit Chiefs rugby (based on the little I’ve seen him) although our style may change now with Jono in charge.

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The Chiefs will need a specialist 1st 5, as there are more options at fullback (ENS, Taumoefolau, Cook-Savage). The latter can also play 1st 5 but maybe the third option at this stage.