Super Rugby is returning to Pukekohe with the Gallagher Chiefs and Moana Pasifika to play a pre-season match at  Navigation Homes Stadium on Saturday, February 8. 

It will be an exciting afternoon of summer footy with a family-friendly 2pm kick-off time. 

Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan said: “We love the opportunity to play in front of our fans across the Chiefs region, so it’s great to be heading back to Pukekohe.  

“Moana Pasifika is an ever-improving outfit, and the strength of their side named for the coming season is a testament to that. This match will be a good test for both sides to apply their pre-season training and assess where they’re at for the season ahead.” 

The two teams will meet again in round six of DHL Super Rugby Pacific at Teufaiva Sport Stadium for the second-ever Super Rugby match in Tonga, and again at FMG Stadium Waikato on May 24. 

Moana Pasifika Head Coach Tana Umaga said: “To be able to play a top-quality opponent like the Chiefs provides us with a great opportunity to see where we are at before the season starts. 

“It’s awesome to take a game out to Pukekohe, we have a lot of fans in the Counties Manukau region so it’s great they have a chance to watch us play. “I’m proud to have been involved with Counties as both a player and coach so it will be exciting to return to Navigation Homes Stadium.” 

Match Details:

Gallagher Chiefs v Moana Pasifika

Saturday 8 February 2025, 2pm kick-off

Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe