Chiefs

33 - 43

Full Time

Crusaders

Chiefs vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leroy Carter bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

79'

Josh Jacomb takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chiefs is finished off by Emoni Narawa

78'

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

78'

Spellbinding play by Leroy Carter is finished off with a try.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Tyrone Thompson took full advantage.

74'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Tupou Vaa'i

72'

Luke Jacobson played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Tupou Vaa'i took full advantage.

72'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Louie Chapman getting some game time.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Sevu Reece being replaced.

71'

Yellow Card

Noah Hotham (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi coming on.

67'

Chiefs make a substitution with Xavier Roe coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Chay Fihaki successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with James White coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Taha Kemara coming off.

66'

Try

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

66'

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

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samipeni Finau coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Josh Lord coming off.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Benet Kumeroa coming on.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming off.

65'

Chiefs sub Tyrone Thompson comes onto the field.

65'

Samisoni Taukei'aho departs for Chiefs.

65'

Chiefs sub Tepaea Cook-Savage comes onto the field.

64'

Etene Nanai-Seturo departs for Chiefs.

64'

Crusaders sub Manumaua Letiu comes onto the field.

64'

George Bell departs for Crusaders.

64'

Crusaders sub Seb Calder comes onto the field.

63'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

63'

Crusaders sub George Bower comes onto the field.

63'

Tamaiti Williams departs for Crusaders.

63'

Crusaders sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

61'

Ethan Blackadder departs for Crusaders.

61'

Lalakai Foketi comes on for Chiefs.

58'

Daniel Rona leaves the field.

58'

Dallas McLeod comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Leicester Fainga'anuku leaves the field.

58'

Tahlor Cahill comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Antonio Shalfoon leaves the field.

58'

The conversion is on its way from Taha Kemara but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for David Havili.

57'

Leicester Fainga'anuku played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Emoni Narawa as they get over the gainline!

54'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

52'

George Dyer comes off.

52'

Wallace Sititi comes on.

52'

Kaylum Boshier comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Taha Kemara kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Christian Lio-Willie from scoring as they record the try for Crusaders.

51'

George Bell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Josh Jacomb 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

Taha Kemara kicks the penalty.

41'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Christian Lio-Willie scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by George Bell is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Will Jordan breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Chay Fihaki breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Noah Hotham.

25'

David Havili played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Will Jordan breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Daniel Rona bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jared Proffit bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

23'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Samisoni Taukei'aho picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Xavier Roe.

21'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

19'

Try

George Bell goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Bell bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

18'

Noah Hotham sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Sevu Reece took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Samisoni Taukei'aho took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo

That's a great try assist by Josh Lord.

The defensive line has been broken as Leroy Carter goes through the gap.

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Rona goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Crusaders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 27th February 2026, 10:05pm PST 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Narawa

33 - 43

78'

Jacomb

28 - 43

73'

Vaa'i

26 - 43

72'

Hotham

69'

21 - 43

Fihaki

66'

21 - 43

Lio-Willie

66'

21 - 41

Havili

57'

21 - 36

Kemara

52'

21 - 31

Lio-Willie

51'

21 - 29

Half Time

Kemara

41'

21 - 24

Kemara

28'

21 - 21

Lio-Willie

28'

21 - 19

Kemara

25'

21 - 14

Hotham

25'

21 - 12

Jacomb

21 - 7

22'

Taukei'aho

19 - 7

21'

Kemara

19'

14 - 7

Bell

18'

14 - 5

Jacomb

14 - 0

Nanai-Seturo

12 - 0

Jacomb

7 - 0

Tupaea

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

53%

3-6 secs

27%

28%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

56'

62'

69'

76'

Chiefs

Crusaders

Chiefs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Fri 27th February 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Crusaders won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for 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 5th and Chiefs in 6th 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.