Messam boots the ball out to end a hard fought New Zealand derby. The Canes tried everything to snatch victory but in the end difficult handling conditions allied with some strong Chiefs defending was enough to see the Chiefs take the win to further strengthen their position at the top of the New Zealand conference. From all of us here at Ultimate Rugby, thanks for following here on the most comprehensive app in the store!

Ben Tameifuna is binned for hands in the ruck with the Canes camped on the Chiefs line. Beauden Barrett converts the resulting penalty to leave just one score between the sides, with 8 minutes to go.

Canes really pressing now to get back into this game, camped on the Chiefs line trying to get over. Chiefs holding out for now.

15 minutes to go and the conditions here have improved considerably as the rain has no all but subsided. Hopefully that will give us some more attacking rugby as the Canes look to score twice to gain something from this game.

Try for the Chiefs completely against the run of play. Perenara is blocked down clearing from the base of a ruck, allowing Kerr Barlow to gather possession and carry the ball to the line where he offloads to Latimaer to score. Cruden cant convert.

Great start to the half by the Canes, putting huge pressure on the Chiefs inside the 22. Chiefs so far are just holding on, as the Canes struggle to hold the ball for long periods in slippery conditions. 50 minutes gone, scores remain 12-9 to the Chiefs.

The Chiefs come alive as Ngatai makes a scything break before offloading to Messam to run clear, he hands it on to Kerr Barlow, who is caught by Lam just before the line. The Canes then concede a penalty to end the move, allowing Cruden give his side back the lead as the half comes to a close.

The Canes plying very smart rugby in the worsening weather conditions here, keeping the ball tight in a good maul to earn a penalty which again Barrett converts. Scores are level with 6 minutes left in the half.

The Chiefs have have just gone close to getting the first try of the game, as Barrett is charged down by Vant Leven, giving him a clear run to the line, only for Eaton to pop up and just drag him in to touch before the line. 28 minutes gone.

Cruden gives the Chiefs the lead back with his third of the night, neither kicker is having difficulty tonight in spite of the wet and difficult kicking conditions.