Super Rugby Aupiki: Chiefs claim 17-15 victory over Matatu

The Chiefs Manawa have beaten Matatu in the ground-breaking first game of Super Rugby Aupiki.

Round 1 did not disappoint 😤 What a massive battle with @MatatuRugbyClub to start this competition💪#CHIvMAT #SkySuperRugbyAupiki pic.twitter.com/t9nO1S7nQx

— Gallagher Chiefs (@ChiefsRugby) March 10, 2022

Chiefs prop Angel Mulu had the honour of scoring the first try after just eight minutes.

Matatu prop Pip Love replied to make it 5-5, but Ruby Tui sent the Chiefs back into the lead with a nice finish in the corner.

Silky winger Grace Steinmetz narrowed the gap for Matatu before a stunning try to Kennedy Simon gave the Chiefs a 17-10 lead at halftime.

Now this is a try for the highlight reel🔥🔥

Tune in NOW to see the second half live on @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/7tygvKpZw3

— Gallagher Chiefs (@ChiefsRugby) March 10, 2022

All four Aupiki teams are in action on Tuesday.