Overview

• Canterbury Crusaders defeated Waikato Chiefs 16-12 in Christchurch to secure their record 15th Super Rugby Pacific title.
• Fly-half Rivez Reihana scored 11 points through three penalties and a conversion, delivering the match-winning margin.
• The victory extended the Crusaders’ unbroken home playoff streak to 32 matches dating back to 1996.
• Chiefs suffered a third consecutive runners-up finish, matching the unwanted record set by South Africa’s Lions from 2016-18.
• Coach Clayton McMillan ended his Chiefs tenure with the loss before moving to Irish club Munster Rugby later this year.