The Chiefs impress with a high-scoring win against the Crusaders in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season opener. Damian McKenzie shines, but the Crusaders fight back with a remarkable try. Chiefs survive a second-half charge to secure victory, with McKenzie's absence affecting their performance. Chiefs' win is their third-highest points tally in a season opener in Super Rugby history. The game showcases running rugby, stunning tries, and late drama, marking a thrilling start to the season.
24 - @IrishRugby have conceded just 24 points across their opening three matches of this year’s #GuinnessM6N – since 🇮🇹 joined the Championship in 2000, only Ireland themselves have conceded fewer across their opening three games of a campaign (22 in 2014, 23 in 2015). Defence.
Match Centre: Super Rugby Pacific: Reds 40-22 Waratahs https://t.co/4uhgDBO9Em
MATCH REPORT: Reds begin Les Kiss era with win over Waratahs #SuperRugbyPacific Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/pLoj8uHw44
40 - @Reds_Rugby's 40 points today is their second most in a match to begin a season in @SuperRugby history (41 v NSW Waratahs - 19 February 2021 Super Rugby AU). Raring. #SuperRugbyPacific #REDvWAR https://t.co/lQ7vtbHo3c
A strong start to the 2024 #SuperRugbyPacific season for @Reds_Rugby 🔥 https://t.co/k8xGNHMCsp
A BIG win for the Reds to kick off their Super Rugby season! 🔥 #REDvWAR https://t.co/yFmetjmUQd
🇳🇿 HURRICANES OPEN SEASON WITH DOMINANT WIN! #SuperRugbyPacific #FORvHUR https://t.co/fXEBxjC9bD
🗣️ "That certainly paid off for the Chiefs when McKenzie fielded a kick inside his 22 and set the game alight like only he can." #SuperRugbyPacific 🎥 Watch as Damian McKenzie leaves his stamp on the Chiefs' win over the Crusaders. #CHIvCRU https://t.co/LBuEGICxsA
33 - @ChiefsRugby's 33 points against the Crusaders today is their third most in their first match of a season in @SuperRugby history (41 v Highlanders - 22 Feb 2013 & 37 v Blues - 31 Jan 2020). Start. #CHIvCRU #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/1TWVHj3JYY
Great game to kick off Super Rugby. The Chiefs, especially when McKenzie was on the pitch, looked brilliant at times. The Crusaders aren't going to simply go quietly into the night either now that the likes of Razor and Mo'unga are gone. https://t.co/naIs2Czzg7
The Chiefs have survived a second-half charge from the Crusaders to win the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season opener. https://t.co/sUxA2aCaW5
Chiefs win a THRILLER 🥵 What a game to start the season 🙌 #SuperRugbyPacific #CHIvCRU https://t.co/mXON08onYK
Tough season opener for the “Super Rugby has lost its spark” brigade. Wonderful start to the season. Running rugby, high scoring, fast-paced, stunning tries, late drama… Super Rugby’s back. #SuperRugbyPacific
Cortez Ratima with a contender for try saver of the year with that one! Chiefs just about holding on at the moment. Looked completely different since McKenzie went off injured. #SuperRugbyPacific
This is such a Crusaders try. Super banana kick from Reihana to win the 50:22, they catch the Chiefs cold with the quick lineout followed by relentless attack that sees Scott Barrett slide over. #CHIvCRU https://t.co/kNEkkta1Vm
Damian McKenzie is a hot knife and the Crusaders are the butter. What a try! #CHIvCRU https://t.co/UHESshyVNT
That's the Super Rugby I missed. What a try from the Chiefs! #CHIvCRU
RIDICULOUS score from the Chiefs! Damian McKenzie 😍 They’re on it today. #SuperRugbyPacific