Chiefs

34 - 24

Full Time

Crusaders

Chiefs vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

80'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tyrone Thompson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emoni Narawa bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

75'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Macca Springer getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Burke being replaced.

73'

Damian McKenzie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Shaun Stevenson

72'

Damian McKenzie played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian McKenzie took full advantage.

72'

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

71'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Rona being replaced.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Christian Lio-Willie getting some game time.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Cullen Grace being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Crusaders make a substitution with Brodie McAlister coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tupou Vaa'i coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tyrone Thompson coming on.

68'

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

68'

Penalty Goal

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

68'

Chiefs sub Bryn Gatland comes onto the field.

63'

Etene Nanai-Seturo departs for Chiefs.

63'

Chiefs sub John Ryan comes onto the field.

62'

George Dyer departs for Chiefs.

62'

Crusaders sub Oli Jager comes onto the field.

62'

Tamaiti Williams departs for Crusaders.

62'

Crusaders sub Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Moody departs for Crusaders.

62'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Richie Mo'unga successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Fergus Burke

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Fergus Burke goes through the gap.

61'

Pita Gus Sowakula comes on.

54'

Samipeni Finau comes off.

54'

Cortez Ratima comes on.

54'

Brad Weber comes off.

54'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Crusaders.

52'

Yellow Card

Luke Jacobson (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

52'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Norris getting some game time.

49'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Aidan Ross being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Quinten Strange getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dom Gardiner being replaced.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Jack Goodhue getting some game time.

46'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Brodie Retallick.

44'

Spellbinding play by Shaun Stevenson is finished off with a try.

44'

Shaun Stevenson 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.

41'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty.

41'

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

36'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Joe Moody being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Emoni Narawa breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

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

31'

Trouble here as Etene Nanai-Seturo breaches the defence.

27'

Damian McKenzie takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shaun Stevenson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

21'

Richie Mo'unga takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

20'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tamaiti Williams touching down.

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

  
 Chiefs v Crusaders 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 29th April 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

52%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

34 - 24

80'

Thompson

32 - 24

78'

Stevenson

27 - 24

72'

Mo'unga

70'

22 - 24

McKenzie

22 - 21

68'

Mo'unga

62'

19 - 21

Burke

61'

19 - 19

Penalty Try

52'

19 - 14

Jacobson

19 - 7

52'

McKenzie

19 - 7

45'

Retallick

17 - 7

44'

Half Time

McKenzie

12 - 7

41'

McKenzie

9 - 7

31'

McKenzie

6 - 7

17'

McKenzie

3 - 7

Mo'unga

0 - 7

Williams

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

60%

3-6 secs

33%

27%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

112

Chiefs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Sat 29th April 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. 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 Chiefs 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 1st and Chiefs in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Chiefs vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Chiefs 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.