Crusaders

10 - 31

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Crusaders

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Ioane bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

77'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Cortez Ratima leads to a try for Chiefs

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Cortez Ratima took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Josh Ioane.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Macca Springer coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming off.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samisoni Taukei'aho coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Mitchell Dunshea coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Scott Barrett coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fergus Burke coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Braydon Ennor coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Nankivell goes through the gap.

64'

Chiefs sub Cortez Ratima comes onto the field.

62'

Brad Weber departs for Chiefs.

62'

Chiefs sub Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes onto the field.

62'

Tupou Vaa'i departs for Chiefs.

62'

Chiefs sub John Ryan comes onto the field.

62'

George Dyer departs for Chiefs.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Tupou Vaa'i goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Zach Gallagher comes onto the field.

60'

Mitchell Dunshea departs for Crusaders.

60'

Conversion

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Alex Nankivell

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Nankivell goes through the gap.

58'

Josh Ioane played a key part in that try.

58'

Yellow Card

Ethan Blackadder (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

58'

What a run here by Alex Nankivell as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Shaun Stevenson as they get over the gainline!

54'

Samipeni Finau comes on.

53'

Pita Gus Sowakula comes off.

53'

Ollie Norris comes on.

53'

Aidan Ross comes off.

53'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bower getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Joe Moody being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Fletcher Newell being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

49'

Try

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

48'

Brad Weber sets up the try.

48'

Brad Weber makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rameka Poihipi getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Anton Lienert-Brown being replaced.

47'

Anton Lienert-Brown makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Shaun Stevenson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Ioane coming on.

40'

Chiefs make a substitution with Solomon Alaimalo coming off.

40'

Crusaders sub Brodie McAlister comes onto the field.

40'

Codie Taylor departs for Crusaders.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Brodie Retallick scores from close range.

32'

George Dyer sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Brad Weber breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Shaun Stevenson breaches the defence.

31'

Damian McKenzie will not be happy with that penalty goal attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

24'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by David Havili

19'

Mitchell Dunshea sets up the try.

19'

Yellow Card

Sam Cane (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Anton Lienert-Brown took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Cane took full advantage.

13'

Drop Goal

Richie Mo'unga kicks a drop goal and it is OVER!

12'

Damian McKenzie steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Christian Lio-Willie comes on for Crusaders.

Cullen Grace leaves the field.

Richie Mo'unga steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Chiefs 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Thu 23rd February 2023, 10:05pm PST 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

46%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

69'

10 - 31

Ratima

68'

10 - 29

McKenzie

66'

10 - 24

McKenzie

60'

10 - 21

Nankivell

58'

10 - 19

Blackadder

10 - 14

58'

McKenzie

49'

10 - 14

Cane

48'

10 - 12

Half Time

McKenzie

33'

10 - 7

Retallick

32'

10 - 5

Mo'unga

10 - 0

20'

Havili

8 - 0

19'

Cane

18'

3 - 0

Mo'unga

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Chiefs

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

68%

3-6 secs

23%

20%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

105

Crusaders vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Thu 23rd February 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 22:05 EST in the US.

Chiefs 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 Chiefs in 1st and Crusaders in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Chiefs Squads

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