25 Mar 2023

Super Rugby Aupiki : Matatū beat Chiefs Manawa 33-31 to claim championship

5:07 pm on 25 March 2023
Luka Connor of Chiefs Manawa in action during the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki Final against Matatu at FMG Stadium, Hamilton.

Luka Connor of Chiefs Manawa in action during the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki Final against Matatu at FMG Stadium, Hamilton. Photo: Jeremy Ward / PhotoSport

Matatū have beaten the Chiefs Manawa 33-31 in dramatic fashion to claim the Super Rugby Aupiki championship in Hamilton.

The Chiefs Manawa let a 19-0 lead turn into a loss after having it all their own way in the first 20 minutes.

Manawa missed a penalty right in front of the goal posts on full time to send the southern based Matatū into wild celebrations.

See how all the action unfolded with Jamie Wall's live blog:

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