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HAMILTON, New Zealand -- The Chiefs retained the Super Rugby title after scoring two second-half tries to come from behind to beat the ACT Brumbies 27-22 in the final on Saturday. Backrower Liam Messam scored a 62nd-minute try and fullback Robbie Robinson added another six minutes later as the Chiefs came from 22-12 down to edge out the Brumbies, who were attempting to win their third Super Rugby crown and first in nine years. Wallabies inside centre Christian Lealiifano scored a try, added the conversion and kicked five penalties to score all of the Brumbies points, guiding them to a 16-9 lead at halftime. But the Brumbies wilted in the last quarter after having played in South Africa in the semifinals last weekend, and the Chiefs became the first back-to-back champions since the Bulls in 2010. The Chiefs played poorly in the first half in the face of a strong, composed and well-organized Brumbies team, which was well prepared by 2007 World Cup-winning Springboks coach Jake White. Though they travelled more than 23,000 kilometres in the two weeks before the match, the Brumbies looked sharp and energetic until the final minutes of the match. Lealiifanos converted try in the last moments of the first half gave the Brumbies a deserved halftime lead, and they were still the better, more constructive team through the first 20 minutes of the second spell. The Chiefs were plagued by errors and struggled to develop the momentum they needed to strongly press the Brumbies defence. But again, in the statistical keynote to their season, they managed to score tries even when deprived of a steady supply of possession. No team in the competition had less ball throughout the season and none scored more tries. Messam, from an attacking scrum, then Robinson from an opportunistic midfield break, scored tries that turned the match in the Chiefs favour. The champions edged ahead with Aaron Crudens conversion of Robinsons try, then made their lead five points with another penalty to Cruden eight minutes from fulltime. That was just enough to allow them to hold out the Brumbies frantic finish and set up a cacophony of cow bells, the instruments with which fans in this dairy farming region signal their approval. "It was tough," said Messam, the Chiefs co-captain who won the man-of-the-match award. "We had to grind it out and really play for 80 minutes. The Brumbies really took it to us, and I was proud of the boys that we didnt get frustrated and managed to get the win. "They frustrate the heck out of you and get points. We needed cool heads going into the second half, and we came home strong." Lealiifano scored the first points in the fifth minute after flanker Peter Kimlin broke strongly out of defence on a long run that forced the Chiefs to scramble back in defence. Lealiifano added another more testing penalty two minutes later from 35 metres and a wide angle. Cruden missed a chance to reduce the margin from a penalty in the 19th minute, and Lealiifano soon kicked his third goal. "They matched us tonight and congratulations to them," Lealiifano said. "I was hoping (the Brumbies try) would be a bit of a match-turner. "But the Chiefs came back and kept fighting and fighting and the same with our boys. We stuck in their right to the end, but just couldnt come up with the result." Cruden kicked penalties in the 23rd, 26th and 32nd minutes to bring the teams level at 9-9 only 12 minutes after the Brumbies had enjoyed a 9-0 lead. From a Chiefs lineout in the 39th minute, Lealiifano swept onto a loose pass, claimed an intercept and dashed more than 30 metres through tattered defence to score a try that was upheld on review. After halftime, Lealiifano kicked his fourth penalty and fifth goal of the night to make the score 19-9. Cruden replied almost immediately, adding his fourth penalty but the Chiefs remained largely rudderless. The Brumbies attacked strongly and winger Clive Rathbone sawed through the Chiefs defence after seizing a short kick by Jesse Mogg in the 54th. Rathbone was brought down a meter from the line and, though the Brumbies carried the ball over the line from an ensuing ruck, they were unable to ground the ball. They led 22-12 after Lealifano kicked his fifth penalty. Then the Chiefs rally began. They wheeled an attacking scrum and Messam dashed drove low though the Brumbies goal-line defence for a try that cut the lead to 22-17. Six minutes later, Bundee Aki broke through the defence with a strong midfield run. He was brought down just inside the 22 but the Chiefs quickly won the ball and moved it for Robinson to weave through and score. Cruden converted to give the Chiefs their first lead of the match at 24-22. He added a penalty - his sixth goal from 10 attempts - two minutes later to make the lead 27-22. The Brumbies needed to score a try to win the match and, though they tried desperately they were held out by tenacious Chiefs defence. "Were extremely proud of this group," Brumbies captain Ben Mowen said. "One thing that has been evident right from the start is that every challenge you put in front of them, they take it head on. "Although we fell short, we fell short to a very good Chiefs side." Jeff Russell Rangers Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. Buddy Bell Jersey . Tevez, who has had conflicts with coaches in the past, has not been called up since Sabella was named coach in 2011. 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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- As successful as Michigan has been under John Beilein, the Wolverines have also become a bit predictable.Theyll shoot well from the perimeter, and theyre an unselfish team thats difficult to guard because of their superior precision and spacing. On defense, they avoid fouling and dont force many turnovers -- and their opponents are often all too comfortable at that end of the court.This season, Beilein is hoping to correct some of those defensive problems.New assistant Billy Donlon, who joined the Michigan staff this offseason after a six-year run as head coach at Wright State, is the man Beilein is turning to for defensive expertise. The Wolverines barely made the NCAA Tournament last season but return plenty of experience -- and they could certainly take a big step forward in 2016-17 if Donlon can help them become a stingier group.I am giving him a lot of responsibility, Beilein said at media day Monday. My eye, and the detail that we do in offense, I think hes got a similar eye for defense, and were trying to combine that without confusing everybody.When Michigan reached the NCAA title game in 2013, the Wolverines ranked No. 1 in the nation in KenPom.coms offensive efficiency stat. They were No. 3 the following season, when they went to the Elite Eight.Defensively, its been a different story. Michigan was 88th in 2014, 99th in 2015 and 95th last season. Thats bad enough to be a real problem in seasons when the offense is merely good and not outstanding.You cant really move the offensive needle, Donlon said. I think the players are wanting to also move the defensive needle some, and I think they recognize if we do that, what could happen.Michigan is rarely aggressive on the offensive boards, and its defensive problems have only fueled the criticism that comes with being more of a finesse team.We know people like to call us soft, senior Zak Irvin said.ddddddddddddIt is a mindset to be tough. Weve got to do the gritty things, and were working on that each day.One of the trademarks of Michigans defense has been a lack of fouling. Many coaches would be happy with that, but its fair to wonder if the Wolverines have been operating at too much of an extreme. Michigan averaged 15.5 fouls a game last season. Donlons Wright State team averaged 22.Could Michigan benefit from a little more aggressiveness on defense, even if it leads to more fouls?You look at some of our guys stats, some guys didnt average two fouls a game, so thats a little bit too cautious, Beilein said. Somehow weve got to take Bills defense where they fouled more, and still stay out of the one-and-one and still keep our best players on the floor.Beileins program isnt about to undergo any sort of overhaul. His accomplishments at Michigan include the Final Four in 2013, as well as Big Ten titles in 2012 and 2014. But the last couple seasons have been more of a struggle, thanks in part to injuries to some key players. The Wolverines missed the NCAA Tournament in 2015 and were eliminated in the round of 64 last year.He had to shake up his staff a bit this offseason because Bacari Alexander was hired to lead the Detroit Titans and Wisconsin-Milwaukee hired LaVall Jordan.In Donlon, Beilein hopes hes found someone who can help the Wolverines in an area where theyve been lacking.He is a head coach that is now as the assistant coach, Beilein said. Hes got a lot of the head coach qualities already, where hes strong with his command. ... I can tell by our kids eyes, they are learning from him, they love listening to him.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '