Crusaders

15 - 3

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

80'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams being replaced.

73'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Nock coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Finlay Christie coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

63'

Blues sub Akira Ioane comes onto the field.

63'

Dalton Papali'i departs for Blues.

63'

Brodie McAlister comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

59'

Noah Hotham comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Mitchell Drummond leaves the field.

59'

AJ Lam comes on for Blues.

58'

Caleb Clarke leaves the field.

58'

Bryce Heem comes on for Blues.

58'

Harry Plummer leaves the field.

58'

Sione Havili comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

56'

Jordan Lay comes on for Blues.

56'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

56'

Jack Goodhue comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Dallas McLeod leaves the field.

56'

Kurt Eklund comes on.

52'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

52'

James Lay comes on.

52'

Marcel Renata comes off.

52'

What a run here by Dallas McLeod as they get over the gainline!

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Zach Gallagher getting some game time.

46'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Quinten Strange being replaced.

46'

Zarn Sullivan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Richie Mo'unga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Crusaders go for goal with Richie Mo'unga taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

42'

David Havili played a key part in that try.

42'

David Havili makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Red Card

Dalton Papali'i (Blues) is shown the red card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Blues supporters go wild as Beauden Barrett successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Quinten Strange scores from close range.

29'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Oli Jager getting some game time.

22'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Telea bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

21'

Crusaders sub Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes onto the field.

14'

Oli Jager departs for Crusaders.

14'

Blues sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.

14'

Sam Darry departs for Blues.

14'

Oli Jager comes on for Crusaders.

Joe Moody leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Blues 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 13th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fainga'anuku

15 - 3

42'

Papali'i

42'

10 - 3

Half Time

Mo'unga

10 - 3

38'

Barrett

33'

7 - 3

Mo'unga

7 - 0

30'

Strange

5 - 0

29'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Blues

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

3-6 secs

25%

33%

6+ secs

11%

126

Rucks Won

Crusaders vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Sat 13th May 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Crusaders won the last encounter but Crusaders are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Blues in 2nd and Crusaders in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Crusaders vs Blues will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.