Crusaders

15 - 12

Full Time

Highlanders

Crusaders vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Highlanders decided to go for goal with Cameron Millar taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Michael Loft comes on.

78'

TK Howden comes off.

78'

Seb Calder comes on.

77'

George Bower comes off.

77'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Will Stodart getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Veveni Lasaqa being replaced.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Sefo Kautai getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Josh Bartlett getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Ethan de Groot being replaced.

73'

James O'Connor curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

72'

Try

Tamaiti Williams scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Preston took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Umaga-Jensen took full advantage.

67'

Highlanders sub Soane Vikena comes onto the field.

63'

Jack Taylor departs for Highlanders.

63'

Highlanders sub Adam Lennox comes onto the field.

63'

Folau Fakatava departs for Highlanders.

63'

Highlanders sub Jonah Lowe comes onto the field.

63'

Taniela Filimone departs for Highlanders.

63'

Crusaders sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

63'

David Havili departs for Crusaders.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Filimone goes through the gap.

62'

George Bell comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

59'

Cameron Millar steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

59'

Dallas McLeod comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Braydon Ennor leaves the field.

57'

Thomas Umaga-Jensen comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Jonah Lowe leaves the field.

56'

Corey Kellow comes on.

54'

Cullen Grace comes off.

54'

What a run here by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens as they get over the gainline!

52'

Cameron Millar comes on.

51'

Taine Robinson comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Taine Robinson kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

A penetrating move by Highlanders results in a try for Taine Robinson.

50'

Folau Fakatava sets up the try.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Quinten Strange getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah being replaced.

49'

Taine Robinson steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

47'

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

45'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond being replaced.

45'

Timoci Tavatavanawai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Braydon Ennor being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Taine Robinson will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Highlanders as Jonah Lowe goes over.

38'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Veveni Lasaqa being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Jonah Lowe being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

31'

The penalty attempt by Taine Robinson has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

29'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

14'

Try

Sevu Reece scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Highlanders 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Fri 23rd May 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

69%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

15 - 12

71'

Robinson

50'

10 - 12

Robinson

50'

10 - 10

Half Time

Lowe

38'

10 - 5

Reihana

10 - 0

14'

Reece

8 - 0

14'

Reihana

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Crusaders

82%

Draw

Highlanders

17%

Ruck-Won by Sefo Kautai

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Highlanders

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

63%

3-6 secs

30%

31%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

133

Last 5 Penalties

63'

66'

68'

70'

79'

Crusaders

Highlanders

Crusaders vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 on Fri 23rd May 2025 at Apollo Projects 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 Highlanders in 2nd and Crusaders in 11th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

Crusaders vs Highlanders Squads

The official squads for Crusaders vs Highlanders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.