Brumbies

31 - 33

Full Time

Crusaders

Brumbies vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Lewis Ponini comes on.

79'

George Bower comes off.

79'

Harrison Goddard comes on.

77'

Ryan Lonergan comes off.

77'

Crusaders go for goal with Rivez Reihana taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Bell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and James O'Connor took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Rivez Reihana took full advantage.

73'

Penalty Goal

Noah Lolesio has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

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

70'

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

70'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Declan Meredith coming on.

69'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Len Ikitau coming off.

69'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Lachlan Shaw coming on.

69'

ACT Brumbies make a substitution with Tuaina Taii Tualima coming off.

69'

Crusaders sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

63'

Dallas McLeod departs for Crusaders.

63'

ACT Brumbies sub Lington Ieli comes onto the field.

61'

James Slipper departs for ACT Brumbies.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

60'

Ollie Sapsford comes on for ACT Brumbies.

59'

David Feliuai leaves the field.

59'

Kyle Preston comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

57'

Tahlor Cahill comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Antonio Shalfoon leaves the field.

57'

George Bell comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Lachlan Lonergan comes on for ACT Brumbies.

56'

Billy Pollard leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Andy Muirhead.

55'

That's a great try assist by Corey Toole.

55'

What a run here by Tom Wright as they get over the gainline!

55'

Luke Reimer comes on.

50'

Rory Scott comes off.

50'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio adds the two points for ACT Brumbies.

49'

Try

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

49'

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

46'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Feao Fotuaika being replaced.

46'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Johnny McNicholl makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Crusaders make a substitution with Braydon Ennor coming on.

44'

Crusaders make a substitution with Levi Aumua coming off.

44'

Crusaders make a substitution with Corey Kellow coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ethan Blackadder coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Chay Fihaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Drop Goal

Sevu Reece adds the three points for Crusaders.

37'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Christian Lio-Willie being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Noah Lolesio breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Rivez Reihana scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Rivez Reihana breaches the defence.

25'

Noah Hotham played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by ACT Brumbies results in a try for Len Ikitau

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Len Ikitau took full advantage.

16'

Spellbinding play by Rob Valetini is finished off with a try.

15'

Rivez Reihana has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

Ethan Blackadder scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Levi Aumua took full advantage.

12'

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

11'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Christian Lio-Willie touching down.

That's a great try assist by Noah Hotham.

Conversion

Noah Lolesio has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Brumbies v Crusaders 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 30th May 2025, 04:35am CDT 
  
 GIO Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bell

76'

31 - 33

Lolesio

31 - 28

72'

Lolesio

28 - 28

56'

Muirhead

26 - 28

55'

Lolesio

21 - 28

49'

Van Nek

19 - 28

49'

Reihana

46'

14 - 28

Half Time

Reece

37'

14 - 25

Reihana

26'

14 - 22

Reihana

25'

14 - 20

Lolesio

14 - 15

17'

Ikitau

12 - 15

16'

Blackadder

12'

7 - 15

Reihana

10'

7 - 10

Reihana

7 - 7

Lio-Willie

7 - 5

Lolesio

7 - 0

Fotuaika

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Brumbies

52%

Draw

Crusaders

47%

Scrum-Won by Kyle Preston

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Brumbies

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Brumbies

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

56%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

14%

106

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

45'

47'

69'

71'

74'

Brumbies

Crusaders

Brumbies vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Brumbies face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 16 on Fri 30th May 2025 at GIO Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 02:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 Crusaders in 2nd and Brumbies in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.