Highlanders

10 - 43

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

80'

Try

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Codie Taylor bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ioane Moananu bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

78'

Codie Taylor comes on.

76'

Corey Kellow comes off.

76'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Highlanders results in a try for Veveni Lasaqa

72'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

72'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sam Gilbert getting some game time.

71'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Millar being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Chay Fihaki

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Rivez Reihana.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Chay Fihaki coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with David Havili coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sefo Kautai coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Saula Ma'u coming off.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Josh Bartlett coming on.

66'

Highlanders make a substitution with Ethan de Groot coming off.

66'

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

66'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Corey Kellow

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Corey Kellow goes through the gap.

64'

Ioane Moananu sets up the try.

64'

Cameron Millar curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jonah Lowe touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Nathan Hastie is finished off with a try.

61'

Highlanders sub Josh Whaanga comes onto the field.

61'

Jake Te Hiwi departs for Highlanders.

61'

Tahlor Cahill comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Jamie Hannah leaves the field.

58'

Ioane Moananu comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana adds the points for Crusaders.

56'

What a run here by Christian Lio-Willie as they get over the gainline!

55'

Veveni Lasaqa comes on.

53'

Will Stodart comes off.

53'

Jack Taylor comes on.

53'

Soane Vikena comes off.

53'

Nathan Hastie comes on.

50'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

50'

Tamaiti Williams comes on.

50'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes off.

50'

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

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Fletcher Newell being replaced.

48'

Saula Ma'u makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Crusaders make a substitution with Corey Kellow coming on.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Xavier Saifoloi coming off.

43'

Highlanders make a substitution with Mitchell Dunshea coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Veveni Lasaqa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Highlanders sub Veveni Lasaqa comes onto the field.

35'

Mitchell Dunshea departs for Highlanders.

35'

Trouble here as Macca Springer breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Codie Taylor scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Christian Lio-Willie breaches the defence.

27'

Xavier Saifoloi comes on.

27'

Ioane Moananu comes off.

27'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming on.

16'

Crusaders make a substitution with Xavier Saifoloi coming off.

16'

Yellow Card

Codie Taylor (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Will Jordan

14'

Spellbinding play by Macca Springer is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Macca Springer took full advantage.

13'

Highlanders sub Oliver Haig comes onto the field.

10'

Fabian Holland departs for Highlanders.

10'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Will Jordan leads to a try for Crusaders

A gap opened in the defence and Will Jordan took full advantage.

Rivez Reihana played a key part in that try.

Rivez Reihana comes on for Crusaders.

Taha Kemara leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Taha Kemara goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Highlanders v Crusaders 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 26th April 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Forsyth Barr Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Damon Murphy

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

82%

Possession Last 10 min

18%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

80'

10 - 43

Taylor

79'

10 - 41

Lasaqa

10 - 36

72'

Reihana

70'

5 - 36

Fihaki

69'

5 - 34

Kellow

64'

5 - 29

Lowe

5 - 24

61'

Reihana

56'

0 - 24

Half Time

Reihana

28'

0 - 21

Taylor

27'

0 - 19

Taylor

16'

0 - 14

Reihana

15'

0 - 14

Jordan

14'

0 - 12

Reihana

10'

0 - 7

Jordan

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Highlanders

21%

Draw

Crusaders

78%

Conversion by Rivez Reihana

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Highlanders

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Highlanders

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

47%

3-6 secs

35%

37%

6+ secs

16%

153

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

57'

76'

78'

79'

Highlanders

Crusaders

Highlanders vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Highlanders face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Sat 26th April 2025 at Forsyth Barr 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 Flo Rugby 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 9 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Highlanders in 11th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

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.