Chiefs

49 - 12

Full Time

Crusaders

Chiefs vs Crusaders

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

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

78'

Luke Jacobson comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Cortez Ratima took full advantage.

72'

Chiefs make a substitution with Xavier Roe coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Leroy Carter coming off.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Manumaua Letiu coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Macca Springer coming off.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Sexton coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Finlay Brewis coming off.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Kaylum Boshier coming on.

68'

Chiefs make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Rivez Reihana took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Rivez Reihana took full advantage.

67'

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

64'

Yellow Card

Liam Coombes-Fabling (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

63'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

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

62'

Spellbinding play by Kyle Preston is finished off with a try.

62'

What a run here by Sevu Reece as they get over the gainline!

55'

Josh Jacomb comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Quinn Tupaea leaves the field.

55'

Brodie McAlister comes on for Chiefs.

55'

Samisoni Taukei'aho leaves the field.

55'

George Dyer comes on.

53'

Sione Ahio comes off.

53'

George Bower comes on.

51'

Fletcher Newell comes off.

51'

Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi comes on.

50'

Josh Lord comes off.

50'

Jared Proffit comes on.

50'

Ollie Norris comes off.

50'

Tahlor Cahill comes on.

50'

Antonio Shalfoon comes off.

50'

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

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Johnny McNicholl being replaced.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Rivez Reihana getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

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

47'

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

47'

Dominic Gardiner 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'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Lalakai Foketi being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Dominic Gardiner comes on for Crusaders.

34'

Leicester Fainga'anuku leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Tupou Vaa'i.

32'

Lalakai Foketi sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Liam Coombes-Fabling breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Chiefs ends with a try for Leroy Carter.

29'

Trouble here as Leroy Carter breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Damian McKenzie is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Liam Coombes-Fabling breaches the defence.

27'

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

26'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Chay Fihaki.

25'

Taha Kemara played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Taha Kemara breaches the defence.

25'

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

24'

Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Hutchinson being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

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.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian McKenzie bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

21'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Chiefs is finished off by Isaac Hutchinson

19'

Lalakai Foketi sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lalakai Foketi bursts through to advance the Chiefs attack.

19'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Kyren Taumoefolau leads to a try for Chiefs

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaac Hutchinson took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Leicester Fainga'anuku took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Kyren Taumoefolau

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

11'

Lalakai Foketi played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Coombes-Fabling goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Simon Parker goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Crusaders 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Fri 12th June 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

49 - 12

79'

Roe

47 - 12

78'

Coombes-Fabling

42 - 12

63'

Reihana

62'

42 - 12

Havili

62'

42 - 10

Half Time

McKenzie

42 - 5

33'

Vaa'i

40 - 5

32'

McKenzie

35 - 5

30'

Carter

33 - 5

29'

Fihaki

25'

28 - 5

McKenzie

28 - 0

24'

Taukei'aho

26 - 0

23'

McKenzie

21 - 0

20'

Hutchinson

19 - 0

19'

McKenzie

14 - 0

15'

Taumoefolau

12 - 0

15'

McKenzie

7 - 0

12'

Taumoefolau

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Chiefs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

3-6 secs

29%

30%

6+ secs

12%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

75'

76'

78'

Chiefs

Crusaders

Chiefs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final on Fri 12th June 2026 at FMG Stadium Waikato. 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 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 2nd and Chiefs in 3rd 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.

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