Aug 4 (Reuters) – The Waikato Chiefs powered to their first
ever Super Rugby title on Saturday with a sparkling 37-6 win
over the Sharks in Hamilton.
The Chiefs lived up to their billing as the most
entertaining side in this season’s championship and also matched
the hardworking South African forwards to bury memories of their
final humiliation to the Bulls three years ago.
Tim Nanai-Williams, Kane Thompson, Lelia Masaga and Sonny
Bill Williams touched down as the Chiefs made light of difficult
conditions at Waikato Stadium, running the ball whenever
possible and kicking intelligently.
The Chiefs’ become the sixth winners in 17 seasons of Super
Rugby competition, while the Sharks looked drained by a third
straight playoff away from home and have now lost all four of
their final appearances.
(Reporting by Stuart Condie; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
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