AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 22: The Blues celebrate after winning the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final match between Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park, on June 22, 2024, in Auckland, New Zealand.

The final match of day one saw the Highlanders and Chiefs take the field in an intense, competitive 80 minutes. The Highlanders held a slim 15-10 lead at halftime and closed on the match to win 28-18.