Crusaders

33 - 25

Full Time

Hurricanes

Crusaders vs Hurricanes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Manumaua Letiu comes on.

76'

Ioane Moananu comes off.

76'

Hurricanes decided to go for goal with Callum Harkin taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Tahlor Cahill comes on.

75'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

75'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, James O'Connor will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

Kyle Preston scores the try from close range.

73'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari getting some game time.

72'

Hurricanes decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard being replaced.

72'

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

70'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Riley Hohepa coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Fehi Fineanganofo coming off.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Raymond Tuputupu coming on.

66'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Jacob Devery coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece

65'

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

65'

Dallas McLeod sets up the try.

65'

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

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Godfrey goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as George Bower goes through the gap.

63'

Crusaders sub George Bower comes onto the field.

62'

Tamaiti Williams departs for Crusaders.

62'

Crusaders sub Sam Matenga comes onto the field.

61'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

61'

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

61'

Hurricanes sub Pouri Rakete-Stones comes onto the field.

60'

Xavier Numia departs for Hurricanes.

60'

Crusaders sub Dallas McLeod comes onto the field.

60'

Levi Aumua departs for Crusaders.

60'

Crusaders sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

60'

Cullen Grace departs for Crusaders.

60'

Ngatungane Punivai comes on for Hurricanes.

57'

Peter Umaga-Jensen leaves the field.

57'

James O'Connor comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Taha Kemara leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Callum Harkin adds the points for Hurricanes.

57'

Pasilio Tosi comes on for Hurricanes.

56'

Tevita Mafile'o leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Taha Kemara kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Kyle Preston to score the try.

54'

That's a great try assist by Sevu Reece.

54'

What a run here by Will Jordan as they get over the gainline!

54'

Peter Lakai comes on.

53'

Brayden Iose comes off.

53'

Cullen Grace makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Bailyn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Hugo Plummer coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Isaia Walker-Leawere coming off.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Brad Shields coming on.

40'

Hurricanes make a substitution with Peter Lakai coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

38'

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

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Hurricanes is finished off by Kini Naholo, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Kini Naholo being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Callum Harkin.

36'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Cam Roigard being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Hurricanes sub Peter Lakai comes onto the field.

35'

Brad Shields departs for Hurricanes.

35'

Fabulous play by Hurricanes has led to Fehi Fineanganofo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Hurricanes supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Fehi Fineanganofo breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Fehi Fineanganofo breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Callum Harkin breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Taha Kemara makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

24'

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

23'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Kyle Preston

18'

Will Jordan sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

18'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Hurricanes results in a try for Jacob Devery

14'

Spellbinding play by Kini Naholo is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Kini Naholo took full advantage.

14'

Kyle Preston comes on for Crusaders.

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Hurricanes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jacob Devery touching down.

That's a great try assist by Cam Roigard.

Yellow Card

Scott Barrett (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Hurricanes 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Thu 13th February 2025, 10:05pm PST 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

20%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Preston

33 - 25

73'

O'Connor

28 - 25

66'

Reece

26 - 25

65'

Harkin

57'

21 - 25

Kemara

21 - 22

55'

Preston

19 - 22

54'

Half Time

Naholo

36'

14 - 22

Godfrey

32'

14 - 17

Kemara

14 - 14

24'

Grace

12 - 14

24'

Kemara

7 - 14

19'

Preston

5 - 14

18'

Godfrey

15'

0 - 14

Devery

14'

0 - 12

Godfrey

0 - 7

Devery

0 - 5

Barrett

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Crusaders

61%

Draw

Hurricanes

38%

Start of Possession Passages by Ere Enari

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Hurricanes

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Hurricanes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

76%

3-6 secs

30%

20%

6+ secs

110

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

51'

56'

57'

71'

75'

Crusaders

Hurricanes

Crusaders vs Hurricanes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Hurricanes in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Thu 13th February 2025 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 22:05 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 just 2 places in the league table with Hurricanes in 2nd and Crusaders in 4th 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.