Crusaders

35 - 17

Full Time

Brumbies

Brumbies vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Christian Lio-Willie picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Spellbinding play by Willi Heinz is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fergus Burke bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

77'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Pedro Rolando getting some game time.

73'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Lonergan being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Corey Toole

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Toole took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Rory Scott.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Leicester Fainga'anuku coming off.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Sione Havili coming off.

65'

ACT Brumbies sub Jahrome Brown comes onto the field.

61'

Charlie Cale departs for ACT Brumbies.

61'

Brodie McAlister comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Leicester Fainga'anuku scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

Codie Taylor played a key part in that try.

57'

George Bower comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Joe Moody leaves the field.

56'

Jack Debreczeni comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Noah Lolesio leaves the field.

55'

Fred Kaihea comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Blake Schoupp leaves the field.

55'

Declan Meredith comes on.

52'

Ollie Sapsford comes off.

52'

Willi Gualter comes on.

52'

Pepesana Patafilo comes off.

52'

What a run here by Richie Mo'unga as they get over the gainline!

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Willi Heinz getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan adds the two points for ACT Brumbies.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ryan Lonergan dots the ball down from close range.

47'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Allan Alaalatoa getting some game time.

45'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai being replaced.

45'

Charlie Cale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

ACT Brumbies sub Nick Frost comes onto the field.

40'

Jack Wright departs for ACT Brumbies.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for Crusaders.

44'

Try

The Crusaders maul march their way over the white wash for Codie Taylor to touch down.

42'

Crusaders sub Christian Lio-Willie comes onto the field.

36'

Ethan Blackadder departs for Crusaders.

36'

Lachlan Lonergan comes on for ACT Brumbies.

31'

Connal McInerney leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

19'

Try

What a kick! Braydon Ennor takes full advantage to score for Crusaders.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Braydon Ennor bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

17'

Pepesana Patafilo sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben O'Donnell took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Leicester Fainga'anuku

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

That's a great try assist by Codie Taylor.

Penalty Goal

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Brumbies 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Thu 23rd March 2023, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

35 - 17

78'

Lio-Willie

33 - 17

77'

Lonergan

70'

28 - 17

Toole

69'

28 - 15

Mo'unga

28 - 10

58'

Fainga'anuku

26 - 10

57'

Lonergan

48'

21 - 10

Lonergan

47'

21 - 8

Half Time

Mo'unga

21 - 3

44'

Taylor

19 - 3

42'

Mo'unga

14 - 3

19'

Ennor

12 - 3

17'

Mo'unga

7 - 3

Fainga'anuku

5 - 3

Lonergan

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Brumbies

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Brumbies

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

54%

3-6 secs

25%

24%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Crusaders vs Brumbies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Thu 23rd March 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 EST in the US.

Brumbies 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 2 places in the league table with Brumbies in 2nd and Crusaders in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Brumbies Squads

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