The team competes in the Super Rugby competition (known as the Super 12 from 1996 to 2005 and Super 14 from 2006-2010) and is one of the competition's five New Zealand sides.
The team competes in the Super Rugby competition known as the Super 12 from 1996 to 2005,Super 14 from 2006-2010 and Super 15 from 2011 onwards. The Chiefs are one of the competition's five New Zealand sides.