Rebels

10 - 55

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Rebels

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Commentary

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Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Mitch Hunt successfully kicks the conversion.

80+2'

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

80+2'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Manasa Mataele being able to wriggle through a gap.

80'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Manasa Mataele leads to a try for Crusaders.

80'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mitch Hunt kicks the conversion.

78'

Scott Barrett sets up the try.

78'

Try

Slick passing by Crusaders leads to a try for Wyatt Crockett.

77'

Trouble here as Codie Taylor breaches the defence.

77'

Semisi Tupou comes on.

76'

Jack Debreczeni comes off.

76'

Rebels have won 60 rucks so far this game.

75'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Richie Mo'unga getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

This is dangerous for the defence as Amanaki Mafi bursts through to advance the Rebels attack.

72'

Crusaders make a substitution with Wyatt Crockett coming on.

71'

Crusaders make a substitution with Harrison Allan coming off.

71'

Crusaders sub Manasa Mataele comes onto the field.

68'

Jack Goodhue departs for Crusaders.

68'

Mitchell Dunshea comes on for Crusaders.

67'

Sam Whitelock leaves the field.

67'

Nathan Charles comes on.

67'

Adam Coleman comes off.

67'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt adds the two points for Crusaders.

66'

Matt Todd sets up the try.

65'

Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Bryn Hall, as he goes over for the try.

65'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Whitelock took full advantage.

65'

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis comes on.

64'

Peter Samu comes off.

64'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

64'

Seta Tamanivalu sets up the try.

63'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Peter Samu.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Seta Tamanivalu goes through the gap.

63'

Tetera Faulkner comes on.

62'

Fereti Sa'aga comes off.

62'

Rebels have won 40 rucks so far this game.

62'

Crusaders have won 80 rucks so far this game.

61'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Harrison Allan getting some game time.

57'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Wyatt Crockett being replaced.

57'

What a run here by George Bridge as they gets over the gainline!.

57'

Rebels make a substitution with Jermaine Ainsley coming on.

57'

Rebels make a substitution with Sam Talakai coming off.

57'

Rebels sub Matt Philip comes onto the field.

57'

Geoff Parling departs for Rebels.

57'

Anaru Rangi comes on for Rebels.

57'

Nathan Charles leaves the field.

57'

Amanaki Mafi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Mitch Hunt comes on.

56'

Richie Mo'unga comes off.

56'

Tom English comes on.

55'

Bill Meakes comes off.

55'

Sam Talakai has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

Colby Fainga'a has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

Adam Coleman has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

Bryn Hall comes on.

52'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

52'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

52'

Spellbinding play by Mitchell Drummond is finished off with a try.

52'

Jack Goodhue makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

51'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Jack Goodhue.

51'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Richie Mo'unga being able to wriggle through a gap.

51'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Michael Alaalatoa getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Owen Franks being replaced.

49'

Crusaders make a substitution with Codie Taylor coming on.

49'

Crusaders make a substitution with Andrew Makalio coming off.

49'

Crusaders have won 60 rucks so far this game.

48'

Geoff Parling has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Rebels sub Nathan Charles comes onto the field.

46'

Anaru Rangi departs for Rebels.

46'

Lopeti Timani comes on for Rebels.

46'

Angus Cottrell leaves the field.

46'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

45'

Seta Tamanivalu played a key part in that try.

45'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Andrew Makalio.

44'

Trouble here as Seta Tamanivalu breaches the defence.

44'

The second half is underway.

40'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty.

40'

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

40'

Michael Ruru comes on.

38'

Will Genia comes off.

38'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mitchell Drummond bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

34'

Yellow Card

David Kaetau Havili (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card.

33'

A gap opened in the defence and Amanaki Mafi took full advantage.

33'

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

33'

Conversion

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a conversion.

32'

Try

A stunning solo try from Reece Hodge.

32'

Rebels have won 20 rucks so far this game.

31'

Yellow Card

Matt Todd (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card.

22'

What a run here by Will Genia as they gets over the gainline!.

22'

Crusaders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

20'

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

19'

That's a great try assist by Owen Franks.

18'

Try

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

18'

Peter Samu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

18'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Ryan Crotty being able to wriggle through a gap.

17'

Trouble here as Jack Maddocks breaches the defence.

16'

Yellow Card

Reece Hodge (Rebels) is shown a yellow card.

14'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Bridge bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

Crusaders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

Richie Mo'unga has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

A gap opened in the defence and Seta Tamanivalu took full advantage.

Richie Mo'unga sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Seta Tamanivalu.

Penalty Goal

Jack Debreczeni has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as David Kaetau Havili goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Rebels v Crusaders

Fri 4th May 2018, 02:45am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +45

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hunt

82'

10 - 55

Mataele

80'

10 - 53

Hunt

78'

10 - 48

Crockett

77'

10 - 46

Hunt

66'

10 - 41

Hall

65'

10 - 39

Hunt

64'

10 - 34

Samu

63'

10 - 32

Mo'unga

52'

10 - 27

Goodhue

51'

10 - 25

Mo'unga

45'

10 - 20

Makalio

44'

10 - 18

Half Time

Mo'unga

40'

10 - 13

Havili

33'

10 - 10

Debreczeni

10 - 10

32'

Hodge

8 - 10

32'

Todd

22'

3 - 10

Makalio

18'

3 - 10

Hodge

3 - 5

14'

Tamanivalu

3 - 5

Debreczeni

3 - 0

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Rebels vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 4th May 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:45. In South Africa it’s at 11:45 SAST, 21:45 NZST in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST in Australia and 02:45 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 Crusaders in 1st and Rebels in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Crusaders Squads

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