Chiefs beat Rebels 38-10

All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald kicked 18 points as the Waikato Chiefs beat the Melbourne Rebels 38-10 in a Super 15 rugby match on Saturday.

Donald slotted four penalties and the conversions of two tries each to wingers Sitiveni Sivivatu and Lelia Masaga to guide the Chiefs to their first home win in Super rugby in almost two years.

The Rebels were left with a 1-2 record, straddling a win over the ACT Brumbies with losses to the New South Wales Waratahs and Chiefs.

Neither side looked a major player in this year's tournament as they produced error-ridden performances in a match played in constant rain.

The Chiefs eventually exploited advantages of possession and territory to post their first home win in the Super 15, though with those advantages they should have won by more.