Chiefs

20 - 25

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'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

76'

Oli Jager comes off.

76'

Rameka Poihipi comes on.

76'

Alex Nankivell comes off.

76'

The penalty goal is on its way from Damian McKenzie but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

76'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Burke getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Chay Fihaki being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Codie Taylor places the ball down for the try.

72'

Yellow Card

Sam Cane (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

71'

Crusaders make a substitution with Kershawl Sykes-Martin coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tamaiti Williams coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tyrone Thompson coming on.

68'

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

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

62'

Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Tupou Vaa'i leaves the field.

59'

Cortez Ratima comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Brad Weber leaves the field.

59'

Josh Ioane comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Etene Nanai-Seturo leaves the field.

59'

John Ryan comes on for Chiefs.

59'

George Dyer leaves the field.

59'

Dom Gardiner comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Sione Havili leaves the field.

56'

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

49'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Pita Gus Sowakula being replaced.

49'

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 Willi Heinz getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Emoni Narawa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Chiefs leads to a try for Emoni Narawa.

42'

Shaun Stevenson played a key part in that try.

42'

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

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Chay Fihaki has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Crusaders as Richie Mo'unga goes over.

35'

Mitchell Drummond sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Chiefs decided to go for goal with Damian McKenzie taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Crusaders maul...no miracles today as Codie Taylor powers over.

27'

Yellow Card

Luke Jacobson (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

25'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Shaun Stevenson goes on their own for a try.

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Alex Nankivell.

22'

Penalty Goal

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

19'

Crusaders sub Chay Fihaki comes onto the field.

12'

Dallas McLeod departs for Crusaders.

12'

Yellow Card

Anton Lienert-Brown (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Crusaders 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 24th June 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

53%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

80'

20 - 25

Mo'unga

73'

20 - 22

Taylor

72'

20 - 20

Cane

20 - 15

71'

McKenzie

20 - 15

48'

McKenzie

17 - 15

43'

Narawa

15 - 15

42'

Half Time

Mo'unga

37'

10 - 15

Mo'unga

35'

10 - 13

Taylor

27'

10 - 8

Jacobson

10 - 3

25'

McKenzie

10 - 3

23'

Stevenson

8 - 3

22'

McKenzie

3 - 3

19'

Lienert-Brown

0 - 3

Mo'unga

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

42%

3-6 secs

39%

32%

6+ secs

16%

18%

Rucks Won

Chiefs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Final on Sat 24th June 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 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 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.