Highlanders

32 - 29

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Macca Springer

81'

Mitchell Drummond sets up the try.

81'

Yellow Card

Cameron Millar (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

80'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

77'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Finn Hurley getting some game time.

70'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Martin Bogado being replaced.

70'

Crusaders make a substitution with Owen Franks coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bell coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming off.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Henry Bell coming off.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ayden Johnstone coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

65'

Highlanders sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

64'

Folau Fakatava departs for Highlanders.

64'

Highlanders sub Will Tucker comes onto the field.

62'

Fabian Holland departs for Highlanders.

62'

Crusaders sub Antonio Shalfoon comes onto the field.

60'

Jamie Hannah departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub Tom Christie comes onto the field.

60'

Corey Kellow departs for Crusaders.

60'

Highlanders sub Will Stodart comes onto the field.

60'

Nikora Broughton departs for Highlanders.

60'

Highlanders sub Saula Ma'u comes onto the field.

60'

Jermaine Ainsley departs for Highlanders.

60'

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

59'

What a run here by Chay Fihaki as they get over the gainline!

56'

Macca Springer comes on.

53'

Dallas McLeod comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Chay Fihaki does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

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

46'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece.

45'

Sevu Reece makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Chay Fihaki is finished off with a try.

45'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sam Gilbert coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tanielu Tele'a coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Crusaders sub George Bower comes onto the field.

38'

Tamaiti Williams departs for Crusaders.

38'

Crusaders sub Rivez Reihana comes onto the field.

38'

Levi Aumua departs for Crusaders.

38'

Yellow Card

Jamie Hannah (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

36'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Timoci Tavatavanawai being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Highlanders supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Nikora Broughton breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Cameron Millar

21'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Folau Fakatava bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

21'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Dallas McLeod

17'

Noah Hotham sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Johnny McNicholl bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Sevu Reece

David Havili played a key part in that try.

Yellow Card

Folau Fakatava (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

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

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Tanielu Tele'a

The defensive line has been broken as Tanielu Tele'a goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Martin Bogado goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Crusaders 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 11th May 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Highlanders win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fihaki

82'

32 - 29

Springer

81'

32 - 27

Millar

32 - 22

80'

Millar

32 - 22

77'

Millar

29 - 22

73'

Fihaki

51'

26 - 22

Reece

45'

26 - 19

Half Time

Hannah

36'

26 - 14

Millar

26 - 14

32'

Millar

23 - 14

26'

Millar

20 - 14

22'

Millar

18 - 14

21'

Fihaki

19'

13 - 14

McLeod

17'

13 - 12

Millar

13 - 7

14'

Fihaki

10'

10 - 7

Reece

10 - 5

Fakatava

10 - 0

Millar

10 - 0

Tele'a

8 - 0

Millar

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Highlanders

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

76%

3-6 secs

27%

18%

6+ secs

11%

107

Rucks Won

121

Last 5 Penalties

62'

69'

72'

76'

80'

Highlanders

Crusaders

Highlanders vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 12 on Sat 11th May 2024 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Open, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

Crusaders 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 3 places in the league table with Crusaders in 6th and Highlanders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Highlanders vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Highlanders 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.