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Chiefs vs Crusaders

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Live Updates

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

80'
Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'
Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Antonio Shalfoon

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Antonio Shalfoon bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

75'

David Havili played a key part in that try.

75'

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

74'
Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Quinn Tupaea

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Quinn Tupaea took full advantage.

73'

Tupou Vaa'i played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Manaaki Selby-Rickit took full advantage.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Manumaua Letiu getting some game time.

72'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu being replaced.

72'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

72'
Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Quinn Tupaea

71'

That's a great try assist by Simon Parker.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon Parker took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Jacomb took full advantage.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Mitchell Drummond coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tahlor Cahill coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Christian Lio-Willie coming off.

66'

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

66'
Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Josh Jacomb

65'

Damian McKenzie sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Quinn Tupaea goes through the gap.

65'

Chiefs sub Gideon Wrampling comes onto the field.

64'

Emoni Narawa departs for Chiefs.

64'

Chiefs sub Manaaki Selby-Rickit comes onto the field.

64'

Josh Lord departs for Chiefs.

64'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

54'

George Dyer comes off.

54'

George Bower comes on.

54'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

54'

What a run here by Simon Parker as they get over the gainline!

54'

Corey Kellow comes on.

53'

Cullen Grace comes off.

53'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Damian McKenzie kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Samipeni Finau.

52'

What a run here by Samipeni Finau as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Simon Parker.

52'

Dallas McLeod comes on.

51'

Levi Aumua comes off.

51'

Jared Proffit comes on.

51'

Aidan Ross comes off.

51'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

51'

Bradley Slater comes off.

51'

Cortez Ratima comes on.

51'

Xavier Roe comes off.

51'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'
Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Leroy Carter.

50'

Quinn Tupaea sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Quinn Tupaea as they get over the gainline!

50'
Penalty Goal

James O'Connor makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

David Havili makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with James O'Connor getting some game time.

45'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Taha Kemara being replaced.

45'

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

41'

Crusaders make a substitution with Sam Matenga coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

Taha Kemara does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'
Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Ethan Blackadder, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Sevu Reece sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Chay Fihaki breaches the defence.

32'
Conversion

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

31'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Xavier Roe as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Trouble here as Quinn Tupaea breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

23'
Yellow Card

Tupou Vaa'i (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

23'
Conversion

Chay Fihaki makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Kyle Preston

20'

That's a great try assist by Cullen Grace.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taha Kemara bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Cullen Grace took full advantage.

15'
Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Quinn Tupaea comes on for Chiefs.

8'

Rameka Poihipi leaves the field.

8'

Samipeni Finau comes on for Chiefs.

7'

Luke Jacobson leaves the field.

7'
Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

5'
Try

Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Emoni Narawa touching down.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Anton Lienert-Brown goes through the gap.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Chiefs v Crusaders
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 2
Fri 21st February 2025, 12:05am CST
FMG Stadium Waikato
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +25
Chiefs
Crusaders
Chiefs
Time in lead
Crusaders
75
Mins in lead
0
94%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
67%
Possession Last 10 min
33%
15
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
49 - 24
80'
76'
46 - 24
75'
46 - 22
46 - 17
73'
41 - 17
72'
39 - 17
71'
34 - 17
65'
29 - 17
53'
27 - 17
52'
22 - 17
50'
47'
17 - 17
Half Time
35'
17 - 14
34'
17 - 12
17 - 7
31'
Roe
15 - 7
30'
10 - 7
23'
21'
10 - 7
20'
10 - 5
10 - 0
10'
7 - 0
5'
5 - 0
4'
Start

Win Probability

Chiefs
68%
Draw
1%
Crusaders
31%
Penalty by Damian McKenzie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.2
14
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.4
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs
Crusaders
More Less More

Defence Profile

Chiefs
Crusaders
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
62%
57%
3-6 secs
29%
29%
6+ secs
8%
14%
87
Rucks Won
104

Last 5 Penalties

60'
62'
62'
78'
79'
Chiefs
Crusaders

Other Fixtures

Comments

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BAZ 58 days ago

Great 80 minute effort Chiefs with bonus point to top of log R2 !Qu[nn T double in 50 th awesome!!

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