Crusaders

39 - 0

Full Time

Rebels

Crusaders vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Johnny McNicholl

78'

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

78'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gibbon getting some game time.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Aedo Kailea being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Sevu Reece scores the try from close range.

71'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Nick Jooste getting some game time.

71'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Carter Gordon being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Taniela Tupou took full advantage.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Scott Barrett coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Chay Fihaki comes onto the field.

63'

Heremaia Murray departs for Crusaders.

63'

Melbourne Rebels sub Jack Maunder comes onto the field.

63'

Ryan Louwrens departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

The Crusaders pack has powered over for Owen Franks to score the try.

62'

Crusaders sub Owen Franks comes onto the field.

61'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

61'

Crusaders sub Joe Moody comes onto the field.

61'

George Bower departs for Crusaders.

61'

Noah Hotham comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Mitchell Drummond leaves the field.

55'

Matt Proctor comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

55'

Lachie Anderson leaves the field.

55'

Angelo Smith comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

55'

Tuaina Taii Tualima leaves the field.

55'

George Bell comes on.

52'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

52'

Corey Kellow comes on.

50'

Christian Lio-Willie comes off.

50'

David Havili comes on.

50'

Dallas McLeod comes off.

50'

What a run here by David Feliuai as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Heremaia Murray as they get over the gainline!

50'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Rob Leota coming on.

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Maciu Nabolakasi coming off.

44'

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

44'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Christian Lio-Willie.

43'

Christian Lio-Willie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Johnny McNicholl played a key part in that try.

43'

Johnny McNicholl makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Taniela Tupou comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

30'

Sam Talakai leaves the field.

30'

Jordan Uelese comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

30'

Alex Mafi leaves the field.

30'

Isaac Aedo Kailea comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

30'

Matt Gibbon leaves the field.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Heremaia Murray bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

23'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

What a kick! Cullen Grace takes full advantage to score for Crusaders.

16'

Heremaia Murray sets up the try.

16'

Rivez Reihana hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Christian Lio-Willie

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Lio-Willie took full advantage.

Sevu Reece played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Rebels 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 26th April 2024, 02:05am CDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

39 - 0

79'

McNicholl

37 - 0

78'

Reihana

32 - 0

72'

Reece

30 - 0

71'

Reihana

25 - 0

63'

Franks

23 - 0

62'

Reihana

18 - 0

49'

Lio-Willie

15 - 0

43'

Half Time

Grace

10 - 0

16'

Lio-Willie

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Rebels

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Rebels

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

58%

3-6 secs

32%

31%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

58'

60'

70'

Crusaders

Rebels

Crusaders vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 on Fri 26th April 2024 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 just 1 place in the league table with Rebels in 8th and Crusaders in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Rebels Squads

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