The Final of the 2009 Super 14 season, a provincial rugby union competition in the Southern Hemisphere, took place on 30 May 2009 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. The Bulls won the match 61 points to 17 over the visiting Chiefs side, who are based in Hamilton, New Zealand. This large win by the Bulls, is highest winning score, and highest winning margin ever in the Super 14 competition.[1][2]
| Home Team | Bulls |
| Away Team | Chiefs |
| Result | Bulls 61 Chiefs 17 |
| Date | 30 May 2009 |
| Stadium | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria |
Road to the Final
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | B | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bulls
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13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 338 | 271 | +67 | 6 | 46 | Advanced to the playoffs |
| 2 |  Chiefs
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13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 338 | 236 | +102 | 9 | 45 | |
| 3 | Hurricanes
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13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 380 | 279 | +101 | 8 | 44 | |
| 4 | Crusaders
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13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 231 | 198 | +33 | 7 | 41 | |
| 5 |  Waratahs
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13 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 241 | 212 | +29 | 5 | 41 | |
| 6 | Sharks
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13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 282 | 239 | +43 | 6 | 38 | |
| 7 | Brumbies
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13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 311 | 305 | +6 | 6 | 38 | |
| 8 | Western Force
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13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 328 | 275 | +53 | 10 | 36 | |
| 9 | Blues
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13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 339 | 369 | −30 | 12 | 32 | |
| 10 | Stormers
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13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 235 | 249 | −14 | 7 | 27 | |
| 11 | Highlanders
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13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 254 | 269 | −15 | 10 | 26 | |
| 12 | Lions
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13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 294 | 419 | −125 | 9 | 25 | |
| 13 | Reds
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13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 258 | 380 | −122 | 7 | 19 | |
| 14 | Cheetahs
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13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 213 | 341 | −128 | 4 | 12 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 May 2009. Source: [citation needed]
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| 23 May 2009 – Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria | ||||||
| Bulls | 36 | |||||
| 30 May 2009 – Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria | ||||||
| Crusaders | 23 | |||||
| Bulls | 61 | |||||
| 22 May 2009 – Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||||||
| Chiefs | 17 | |||||
| Chiefs | 14 | |||||
| Hurricanes | 10 | |||||
Match
editFirst half
editThe Chiefs scored first but could not contain the bulls rampant attack ending the first half at 34–7
Second half
editAgain the Chiefs scored first through Mils Muliania, but the Bulls ran away with it with two tries to Bryan Habana 61–17
Match details
edit| 30 May 2009 |
| Bulls | 61 – 17 | Chiefs |
| Tries: Fourie Du Preez (2), Bryan Habana (2), Victor Matfield, Wynand Olivier, Pierre Spies, Danie Rossouw Con: Morné Steyn (5), Burton Francis Pen: Morné Steyn (2) Drop: Morné Steyn | (Report) | Tries: Lelia Masaga, Mils Muliaina Con: Stephen Donald (2) Pen: Stephen Donald |
| Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Attendance: 55,000 Referee: Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) |
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References
edit- ^ "Bulls thrash Chiefs to win Super 14 title". stuff.co.nz. 31 May 2009. Retrieved 8 September 2009.
- ^ "Bulls maul Chiefs to win Super 14". 30 May 2009. Retrieved 15 May 2018.