Chiefs v New South Wales Waratahs: what the numbers say
Chiefs meet New South Wales Waratahs at FMG Stadium Waikato, Saturday 5:05pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Chiefs have won 8 of the 10 meetings with New South Wales Waratahs since 2016.
The big picture
Chiefs come in 2nd on the ladder with 51 points; New South Wales Waratahs are 8th on 28. Chiefs have the higher position to protect.
Chiefs are 13–3 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 36.4 points for and 23.6 against.
New South Wales Waratahs are 5–9 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 25.2 points for and 28.7 against.
Form
Chiefs have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Hurricanes 5–60.
New South Wales Waratahs have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Western Force 25–31.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2016: Chiefs 8, New South Wales Waratahs 2.
Last time out (2026), Chiefs won 42–14 at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Biggest margin between these two: Chiefs by 37 points in 2020 (51–14).
Players to watch
For Chiefs, watch Kyle Brown (0.2 tries a game in 2026).
At FMG Stadium Waikato
Chiefs have won 15 of their last 17 at FMG Stadium Waikato.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Chiefs go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.