Crusaders

36 - 32

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyren Taumoefolau bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Isaac Hutchinson bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

82'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Taha Kemara as it drops short of the posts.

81'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but David Havili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Havili bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Leicester Fainga'anuku is finished off with a try.

76'

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

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Will Jordan being replaced.

71'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Johnny McNicholl

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Will Jordan.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming on.

66'

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

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Liam Jack coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Antonio Shalfoon coming off.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Sexton coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming off.

65'

Chiefs make a substitution with Brodie McAlister coming on.

65'

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

65'

Penalty Goal

The Chiefs supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Chiefs sub Simon Parker comes onto the field.

61'

Luke Jacobson departs for Chiefs.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Christian Lio-Willie goes through the gap.

59'

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

57'

Xavier Roe comes on.

54'

Cortez Ratima comes off.

54'

Daniel Rona comes on.

54'

Kyle Brown comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs results in a try for Quinn Tupaea.

53'

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

53'

That's a great try assist by Josh Jacomb.

53'

Dominic Gardiner comes on.

51'

Ethan Blackadder comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for Johnny McNicholl.

50'

Sevu Reece sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Johnny McNicholl as they get over the gainline!

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Taha Kemara getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Rivez Reihana being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Preston getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Johnny McNicholl getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Chiefs make a substitution with George Dyer coming on.

44'

Chiefs make a substitution with Sione Ahio coming off.

44'

Dallas McLeod makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb kicks the penalty.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Sevu Reece being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Chiefs sub Jared Proffit comes onto the field.

37'

Ollie Norris departs for Chiefs.

37'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Crusaders as Christian Lio-Willie goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Noah Hotham.

36'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Lord scores from close range.

32'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Jamie Hannah.

28'

Trouble here as Jamie Hannah breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Rivez Reihana is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Sevu Reece breaches the defence.

28'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coombes-Fabling getting some game time.

24'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tepaea Cook-Savage being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Chiefs allows Samisoni Taukei'aho to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

20'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Leicester Fainga'anuku picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Chiefs sub Tepaea Cook-Savage comes onto the field.

13'

Liam Coombes-Fabling departs for Chiefs.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Hotham took full advantage.

12'

Josh Jacomb has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Kyren Taumoefolau

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Liam Coombes-Fabling.

The defensive line has been broken as Kyle Brown goes through the gap.

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

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Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Chiefs 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 22nd May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

78%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kemara

36 - 32

77'

Havili

34 - 32

76'

McNicholl

29 - 32

70'

Jacomb

65'

24 - 32

Jacomb

54'

24 - 29

Tupaea

53'

24 - 27

Kemara

24 - 22

51'

McNicholl

22 - 22

50'

Jacomb

43'

17 - 22

Half Time

Reihana

17 - 19

37'

Lio-Willie

15 - 19

36'

Jacomb

34'

10 - 19

Lord

32'

10 - 17

Hannah

10 - 12

28'

Jacomb

24'

5 - 12

Taukei'aho

23'

5 - 10

Fainga'anuku

5 - 5

18'

Taumoefolau

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

61%

3-6 secs

25%

34%

6+ secs

114

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

64'

68'

80'

Crusaders

Chiefs

Crusaders vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Fri 22nd May 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 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 00:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 2nd and Crusaders in 3rd 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.