Brumbies

31 - 24

Full Time

Crusaders

Brumbies vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to ACT Brumbies.

79'

Yellow Card

Quinten Strange (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

79'

Noah Lolesio hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Wright bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

77'

Taha Kemara comes on.

75'

David Havili comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Chay Fihaki has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Fergus Burke successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Noah Hotham leads to a try for Crusaders

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Hotham took full advantage.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Taine Robinson coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jone Rova coming off.

65'

ACT Brumbies sub Ben O'Donnell comes onto the field.

63'

Tamati Tua departs for ACT Brumbies.

63'

ACT Brumbies sub Harrison Goddard comes onto the field.

62'

Ryan Lonergan departs for ACT Brumbies.

62'

Crusaders sub Seb Calder comes onto the field.

62'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as David Havili goes through the gap.

61'

Dom Gardiner comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Noah Lolesio kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

ACT Brumbies are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Rob Valetini touching down.

58'

What a run here by Rob Valetini as they get over the gainline!

58'

Jamie Hannah comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Antonio Shalfoon leaves the field.

56'

Tom Hooper comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Cadeyrn Neville leaves the field.

55'

Sefo Kautai comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Allan Alaalatoa leaves the field.

55'

Luke Reimer comes on for ACT Brumbies.

55'

Jahrome Brown leaves the field.

55'

George Bell comes on.

54'

Codie Taylor comes off.

54'

George Bower comes on.

54'

Joe Moody comes off.

54'

What a run here by Ollie Sapsford as they get over the gainline!

51'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Liam Bowron getting some game time.

48'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Connal McInerney being replaced.

48'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Rhys Van Nek getting some game time.

48'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with James Slipper being replaced.

48'

Chay Fihaki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Fergus Burke adds the two points for Crusaders.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Sevu Reece from scoring that try!

44'

Sevu Reece makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

ACT Brumbies go for goal with Noah Lolesio taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Tom Wright to score the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Nick Frost.

37'

Fabulous play by ACT Brumbies has led to Noah Lolesio being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Johnny McNicholl being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Fergus Burke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Johnny McNicholl.

28'

Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Chay Fihaki is finished off with a try.

28'

Yellow Card

Tamati Tua (ACT Brumbies) is shown a yellow card

22'

Noah Lolesio curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

A series of passes by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Tom Wright

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Wright took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Ollie Sapsford is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio converts the try.

12'

Try

What a kick! Andy Muirhead takes full advantage to score for ACT Brumbies.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Andy Muirhead took full advantage.

11'

Noah Lolesio played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Sapsford took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Hotham goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Brumbies v Crusaders 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 17th May 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 GIO Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

31 - 24

79'

Strange

79'

24 - 24

Fihaki

74'

24 - 24

Burke

68'

24 - 21

Hotham

68'

24 - 19

Lolesio

24 - 14

59'

Valetini

22 - 14

58'

Burke

44'

17 - 14

Reece

44'

17 - 12

Half Time

Wright

17 - 7

37'

Burke

29'

12 - 7

McNicholl

28'

12 - 5

Tua

12 - 0

22'

Wright

12 - 0

13'

Lolesio

7 - 0

12'

Muirhead

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Brumbies

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Brumbies

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

55%

3-6 secs

27%

31%

6+ secs

24%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

65'

73'

78'

79'

Brumbies

Crusaders

Brumbies vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Brumbies face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Fri 17th May 2024 at GIO Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 6 places in the league table with Crusaders in 3rd and Brumbies in 9th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

Brumbies vs Crusaders Squads

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