Crusaders

47 - 14

Full Time

Hurricanes

Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Sevu Reece has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Sevu Reece

76'

Spellbinding play by Dallas McLeod is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dallas McLeod bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

76'

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

74'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bower getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Kyle Preston

72'

Johnny McNicholl played a key part in that try.

72'

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

72'

Conversion

Callum Harkin has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Pouri Rakete-Stones scores the try from close range.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Cooper Flanders took full advantage.

67'

Hurricanes sub Lucas Cashmore comes onto the field.

64'

Kini Naholo departs for Hurricanes.

64'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Taha Kemara successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Crusaders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Manumaua Letiu touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Sevu Reece is finished off with a try.

62'

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

61'

Crusaders sub Oli Mathis comes onto the field.

60'

Johnny Lee departs for Crusaders.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Dominic Gardiner goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Jordi Viljoen as they get over the gainline!

57'

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

55'

Matolu Petaia comes on.

54'

Brad Shields comes off.

54'

What a run here by Johnny McNicholl as they get over the gainline!

53'

Liam Jack comes on.

51'

Jamie Hannah comes off.

51'

Manumaua Letiu comes on.

51'

Codie Taylor comes off.

51'

Finlay Brewis comes on.

51'

George Bower comes off.

51'

Bailyn Sullivan comes on.

51'

Josh Moorby comes off.

51'

Jordi Viljoen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Jamie Hannah makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Dominic Gardiner makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

46'

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

46'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Cooper Roberts getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Devery getting some game time.

46'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Raymond Tuputupu being replaced.

46'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Pouri Rakete-Stones coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Tevita Mafileo coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Tyrel Lomax coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Sevu Reece being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Hurricanes sub Tom Allen comes onto the field.

36'

Isaia Walker-Leawere departs for Hurricanes.

36'

Crusaders go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Christian Lio-Willie, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Johnny McNicholl sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Johnny McNicholl being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Chay Fihaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Christian Lio-Willie being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Taha Kemara does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Johnny McNicholl.

31'

Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.

31'

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

31'

Seb Calder comes on for Crusaders.

30'

Fletcher Newell leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Noah Hotham

24'

Sevu Reece played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Havili bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taha Kemara bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

19'

Conversion

Callum Harkin converts the try.

13'

Try

Brad Shields scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Brad Shields took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Cam Roigard is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

Try

Sevu Reece scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Dallas McLeod took full advantage.

Taha Kemara comes on for Crusaders.

Rivez Reihana leaves the field.

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

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 29th May 2026, 12:05am PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

77%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reece

47 - 14

77'

Reece

45 - 14

76'

Kemara

40 - 14

73'

Preston

38 - 14

72'

Harkin

71'

33 - 14

Rakete-Stones

70'

33 - 12

Kemara

33 - 7

63'

Letiu

31 - 7

62'

Half Time

Lio-Willie

26 - 7

34'

Kemara

21 - 7

32'

McNicholl

19 - 7

31'

Kemara

14 - 7

25'

Hotham

12 - 7

24'

Harkin

13'

7 - 7

Shields

12'

7 - 5

Kemara

7 - 0

Reece

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

49%

3-6 secs

29%

34%

6+ secs

13%

17%

128

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

40'

45'

58'

65'

67'

Crusaders

Hurricanes

Crusaders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 16 on Fri 29th May 2026 at One NZ 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 RugbyPass TV in the US.

Crusaders 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 2 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 1st and Crusaders in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Hurricanes Squads

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