Fijian Drua

14 - 31

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Simione Kuruvoli took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Masi took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Etonia Waqa leads to a try for Fijian Drua

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Etonia Waqa took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

68'

Conversion

The Fijian Drua supporters go wild as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The kick through from Fijian Drua has allowed Isikeli Rabitu to touch down.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Isikeli Rabitu goes through the gap.

65'

Iosefo Masi sets up the try.

65'

Fijian Drua sub Vilive Miramira comes onto the field.

64'

Mesake Vocevoce departs for Fijian Drua.

64'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

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

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Quinten Strange comes onto the field.

61'

Tahlor Cahill departs for Crusaders.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

61'

Crusaders sub Mitchell Drummond comes onto the field.

60'

Noah Hotham departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

60'

Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.

60'

Isikeli Rabitu comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Inia Tabuavou leaves the field.

58'

Ethan Blackadder comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Corey Kellow leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

Macca Springer scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

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

55'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

53'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

53'

Etonia Waqa comes on.

53'

Elia Canakaivata comes off.

53'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes on.

53'

Isoa Nasilasila comes off.

53'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samu Tawake getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bower being replaced.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Levi Aumua getting some game time.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

47'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Crusaders decided to go for goal with Chay Fihaki taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Trouble here as Inia Tabuavou breaches the defence.

31'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on.

25'

Frank Lomani comes off.

25'

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

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Chay Fihaki

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Will Jordan.

20'

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

19'

Try

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

17'

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

17'

Corey Kellow sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Noah Hotham bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Noah Hotham

The defensive line has been broken as Noah Hotham goes through the gap.

Will Jordan sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Crusaders 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 4th April 2025, 10:35pm CDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Armstrong-Ravula

14 - 31

69'

Waqa

12 - 31

68'

Armstrong-Ravula

7 - 31

66'

Rabitu

5 - 31

65'

O'Connor

64'

0 - 31

Moananu

63'

0 - 29

Kemara

56'

0 - 24

Springer

55'

0 - 22

Half Time

Fihaki

20'

0 - 17

Shalfoon

17'

0 - 12

Kemara

0 - 7

Hotham

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Fijian Drua

28%

Draw

Crusaders

70%

Start of Possession Passages by James O'Connor

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

41%

3-6 secs

40%

36%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

43'

46'

52'

59'

80'

Fijian Drua

Crusaders

Fijian Drua vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 4th April 2025 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 20:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 8 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Fijian Drua in 10th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

Fijian Drua vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Fijian Drua 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.