Damian McKenzie scored two tries as the Waikato Chiefs got a measure of revenge for their defeat in last year's Super Rugby Pacific final with a 25-14 victory over the Auckland Blues at rain-soaked Eden Park on Saturday.

Play was called to a halt in the 70th minute of the Chiefs’ 25-14 win over the Blues on Saturday night when a pitch invader made his way onto the turf at Eden Park. One of several fans who tried to get a closer look at the on-field action,

Damian McKenzie scored two tries as his Waikato Chiefs beat the Auckland Blues 25-14 on Saturday to extract a measure of revenge for last year's Super Rugby Pacific final defeat. The Blues are the benchmark,

The Chiefs have gained a measure of revenge for last year's grand final defeat to the Blues, winning a physical encounter 25-14 at Eden Park. The result was sealed with All Black Damian McKenzie crossing for two second half tries, built on some excellent work by his forwards.

Super Rugby pre-season on both sides of the Tasman was in full swing over the weekend with Australian and New Zealand teams playing a handful of derbies.

Our five takeaways from the Chiefs' 25-14 victory over the Blues in their er Rugby Pacific clash in Auckland on Saturday.