Chiefs Manawa

Chiefs Manawa
UnionNew Zealand Rugby
Founded2021 (2021)
LocationHamilton, New Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Counties Manukau
Waikato
Taranaki
Coach(es)Dwayne Sweeney
Captain(s)Kennedy Tukuafu
Most appearancesKennedy Tukuafu (22)
Top scorerRenee Holmes (87)
Most triesLuka Connor (17)
League(s)Super Rugby Aupiki
2025Third overall
Official website
www.chiefs.co.nz

The Chiefs Manawa are a New Zealand women's professional rugby union team based in Hamilton, New Zealand, that competes in the Super Rugby Aupiki competition.

Chiefs Manawa won the inaugural season of the Super Rugby Aupiki competition. They went undefeated throughout the season and beat the Blues Women 35–0 in the final round to claim the title.

In 2023 they continued their winning streak throughout the regular season, however were defeated by Matatū in the final.

The Chiefs Manawa were finalists for the third straight year in 2024 facing the Blues Women at Eden Park but once again finished runner-up. However, following the final they re-connected to field a Chiefs Manawa Development XV to face the USA ahead of their PAC4 test against the Black Ferns. The Chiefs Manawa Development XV tied with the US in the training game 29–29.