Crusaders

38 - 21

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Willi Heinz

78'

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

78'

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fergus Burke bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as D'Angelo Leuila bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Fergus Burke took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Willi Heinz took full advantage.

70'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with William Havili coming off.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Quinten Strange coming off.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Luteru Tolai coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Samiuela Moli coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Melani Nanai comes onto the field.

63'

Willi Gualter departs for Crusaders.

63'

Crusaders sub Brodie McAlister comes onto the field.

63'

Codie Taylor departs for Crusaders.

63'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Richie Mo'unga successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Dallas McLeod

61'

Spellbinding play by Willi Gualter is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

61'

Fine Inisi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Levi Aumua leaves the field.

59'

Abraham Pole comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth leaves the field.

58'

Lincoln McClutchie steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

58'

Manu Paea comes on for Moana Pasifika.

55'

Ere Enari leaves the field.

55'

Tom Christie comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Miracle Faiilagi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Willi Heinz comes on.

52'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

52'

Finlay Brewis comes on.

52'

Joe Moody comes off.

52'

Seb Calder comes on.

52'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

52'

Jonah Mau'u comes on.

52'

Alamanda Motuga comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Crusaders results in a try for Dom Gardiner.

51'

Macca Springer sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Macca Springer as they get over the gainline!

51'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Mike McKee getting some game time.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Slade being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Michael Curry (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Moana Pasifika as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Ere Enari.

37'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The Crusaders maul pushes over the tryline as Codie Taylor scores.

34'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Levi Aumua

24'

Timoci Tavatavanawai played a key part in that try.

24'

Yellow Card

Corey Kellow (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Tavatavanawai bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

23'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Levi Aumua goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Lincoln McClutchie.

20'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Isileli Tu'ungafasi coming on.

19'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Joe Apikotoa coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

18'

Crusaders make a substitution with David Havili coming on.

15'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jack Goodhue coming off.

15'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Codie Taylor

11'

Richie Mo'unga played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Richie Mo'unga took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Neria Fomai took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Richie Mo'unga goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 7th April 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

68%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

38 - 21

79'

Heinz

36 - 21

78'

Mo'unga

31 - 21

62'

McLeod

29 - 21

61'

Mo'unga

24 - 21

52'

Gardiner

22 - 21

51'

Curry

45'

17 - 21

Half Time

McClutchie

39'

17 - 21

Tavatavanawai

38'

17 - 19

Mo'unga

17 - 14

35'

Taylor

15 - 14

34'

McClutchie

25'

10 - 14

Aumua

24'

10 - 12

Kellow

10 - 7

23'

McClutchie

21'

10 - 7

Aumua

20'

10 - 5

Mo'unga

10 - 0

13'

Taylor

8 - 0

11'

Mo'unga

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

60%

3-6 secs

31%

23%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Fri 7th April 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST 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 10 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 2nd and Crusaders in 12th as such Moana Pasifika are favourites on paper.

Crusaders vs Moana Pasifika Squads

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