Crusaders

29 - 18

Full Time

Highlanders

Crusaders vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Will Tucker comes on.

78'

Antonio Shalfoon comes off.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Jona Nareki took full advantage.

73'

Crusaders make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Noah Hotham coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Sevu Reece took full advantage.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Adam Lennox coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming off.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Nikora Broughton coming on.

67'

Highlanders make a substitution with Lucas Casey coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming on.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Finlay Brewis coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

65'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

64'

Highlanders sub Josh Bartlett comes onto the field.

64'

Ethan de Groot departs for Highlanders.

64'

Reesjan Pasitoa comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Cameron Millar leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

Chay Fihaki (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

58'

Xavier Saifoloi comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

57'

George Bell comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Rohan Wingham comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

56'

Soane Vikena comes on for Highlanders.

56'

Jack Taylor leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

The forward pack of Crusaders will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

What a run here by Noah Hotham as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Leicester Fainga'anuku as they get over the gainline!

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Johnny Lee.

49'

Ethan Blackadder sets up the try.

49'

Ethan Blackadder makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Leicester Fainga'anuku getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Braydon Ennor being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Johnny Lee getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bower coming on.

41'

Crusaders make a substitution with Johnny Lee coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Highlanders sub Veveni Lasaqa comes onto the field.

36'

Tomas Lavanini departs for Highlanders.

36'

Yellow Card

Finlay Brewis (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

36'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Oliver Haig comes on for Highlanders.

33'

Mitch Dunshea leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Fletcher Newell scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Noah Hotham is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Highlanders ends with a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

26'

Angus Ta'avao played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Angus Ta'avao breaches the defence.

26'

Johnny Lee comes on.

25'

George Bell comes off.

25'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod getting some game time.

23'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with David Havili being replaced.

23'

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

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Highlanders is finished off by Tanielu Tele'a

19'

Caleb Tangitau sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

19'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bell coming on.

16'

Crusaders make a substitution with Johnny Lee coming off.

16'

Yellow Card

Codie Taylor (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and David Havili took full advantage.

Rivez Reihana has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Will Jordan

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

Braydon Ennor sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Jordan Way blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Highlanders 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 13th March 2026, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jordan Way

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

58%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

Possession Last 10 min

97%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

29 - 18

67'

Fihaki

26 - 18

58'

Reihana

26 - 18

56'

Lee

24 - 18

55'

Reihana

19 - 18

50'

Lee

17 - 18

49'

Millar

45'

12 - 18

Half Time

Brewis

12 - 15

36'

Millar

35'

12 - 15

Reihana

12 - 12

31'

Newell

10 - 12

30'

Millar

27'

5 - 12

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

26'

5 - 10

Tele'a

19'

5 - 5

Taylor

5 - 0

13'

Jordan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

76%

3-6 secs

21%

20%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

75'

79'

80'

Crusaders

Highlanders

Crusaders vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Fri 13th March 2026 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 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 23:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 Highlanders in 5th and Crusaders in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.