Force

37 - 15

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Force

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

80'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

80'

Try

Great forward play by Western Force allows Carlo Tizzano to score the try.

79'

Tom Horton comes on.

78'

Ben Funnell comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Wells bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

77'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ben Funnell getting some game time.

74'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tom Horton being replaced.

74'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

Sam Carter scores the try from close range.

72'

Crusaders make a substitution with Levi Aumua coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming off.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Dom Gardiner coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Tiaan Tauakipulu coming on.

66'

Western Force make a substitution with Santiago Medrano coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Crusaders sub Rivez Reihana comes onto the field.

61'

Levi Aumua departs for Crusaders.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

60'

Crusaders sub Cullen Grace comes onto the field.

60'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for Crusaders.

60'

Western Force sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

60'

Nic White departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Michael Wells comes onto the field.

60'

Will Harris departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Henry O'Donnell comes onto the field.

60'

Chase Tiatia departs for Western Force.

60'

Chay Fihaki has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

60'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

58'

Chay Fihaki played a key part in that try.

58'

Noah Hotham comes on.

54'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

George Bell scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by George Bell as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jamie Hannah sets up the try.

50'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

48'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Coxon being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Joe Moody coming off.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Owen Franks coming off.

40'

Crusaders sub George Bell comes onto the field.

40'

Brodie McAlister departs for Crusaders.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Western Force go for goal with Ben Donaldson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The Western Force maul pushes over the tryline as Tom Horton scores.

41'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Bayley Kuenzle being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Trouble here as Levi Aumua breaches the defence.

32'

Yellow Card

Carlo Tizzano (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

27'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson adds the points for Western Force.

23'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Izack Rodda getting some game time.

20'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Tom Franklin being replaced.

20'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming on.

19'

Crusaders make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming off.

19'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Western Force is finished off by Chase Tiatia

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chase Tiatia bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

17'

Bayley Kuenzle sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Kurtley Beale took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Levi Aumua

Sevu Reece sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Crusaders 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 20th April 2024, 02:35am PDT 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Force win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

37 - 15

80'

Tizzano

35 - 15

79'

Carter

30 - 15

72'

Donaldson

25 - 15

63'

Reece

58'

22 - 15

Donaldson

22 - 10

54'

Bell

50'

19 - 10

Donaldson

19 - 5

43'

Half Time

Horton

16 - 5

41'

Tizzano

11 - 5

27'

Donaldson

11 - 5

23'

Tiatia

8 - 5

17'

Donaldson

3 - 5

Aumua

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Force

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

66%

3-6 secs

40%

27%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

107

Last 5 Penalties

68'

71'

75'

77'

Force

Crusaders

Force vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Sat 20th April 2024 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 EST in the US.

Force 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 9th and Force in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Force vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Force 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.