Rebels

27 - 43

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Dallas McLeod

81'

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

81'

Richie Mo'unga sets up the try.

81'

Penalty Goal

Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Pincus took full advantage.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maiava getting some game time.

72'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Josh Kemeny being replaced.

72'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Angelo Smith getting some game time.

71'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Trevor Hosea being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ioane Moananu leads to a try for Crusaders

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Ioane Moananu took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by David Havili.

69'

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

68'

Penalty Goal

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with Brodie McAlister coming off.

65'

Melbourne Rebels sub Joe Pincus comes onto the field.

63'

Lachie Anderson departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

Melbourne Rebels sub James Tuttle comes onto the field.

63'

Ryan Louwrens departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

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

61'

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

61'

Yellow Card

Vaiolini Ekuasi (Melbourne Rebels) is shown a yellow card

60'

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

60'

Jordan Uelese comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

59'

Alex Mafi leaves the field.

59'

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

58'

Jack Goodhue comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Fergus Burke leaves the field.

57'

Pone Fa'amausili comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

57'

Sam Talakai leaves the field.

57'

Cameron Orr comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

57'

Matt Gibbon leaves the field.

57'

Cullen Grace comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

55'

Quinten Strange comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Dom Gardiner leaves the field.

55'

Seb Calder comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Tamaiti Williams leaves the field.

55'

Finlay Brewis comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Joe Moody leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop David Havili from scoring as they record the try for Crusaders.

54'

That's a great try assist by Willi Heinz.

54'

Dallas McLeod comes on.

52'

Pepesana Patafilo comes off.

52'

What a run here by Braydon Ennor as they get over the gainline!

51'

Monty Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Willi Heinz getting some game time.

45'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Reece Hodge kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Trouble here as Monty Ioane breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Reece Hodge makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ryan Louwrens scores from close range.

25'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by David Havili

20'

That's a great try assist by Mitchell Drummond.

20'

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

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brodie McAlister bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

20'

Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

18'

Try

Vaiolini Ekuasi goes on their own for a try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vaiolini Ekuasi bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

16'

Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

15'

Try

Brad Wilkin scores the try from close range.

14'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Macca Springer

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Macca Springer took full advantage.

11'

Braydon Ennor played a key part in that try.

11'

Lukas Ripley comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

Stacey Ili leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Braydon Ennor goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Crusaders 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 21st April 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

82'

27 - 43

McLeod

81'

27 - 41

Mo'unga

76'

27 - 36

Mo'unga

70'

27 - 33

Moananu

69'

27 - 31

Hodge

27 - 26

67'

Mo'unga

62'

24 - 26

Grace

61'

24 - 24

Ekuasi

24 - 19

60'

Mo'unga

55'

24 - 19

Havili

54'

24 - 17

Half Time

Hodge

24 - 12

29'

Hodge

21 - 12

26'

Louwrens

19 - 12

25'

Havili

20'

14 - 12

Hodge

14 - 7

18'

Ekuasi

12 - 7

17'

Hodge

7 - 7

15'

Wilkin

5 - 7

14'

Mo'unga

13'

0 - 7

Springer

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Rebels

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

64%

3-6 secs

32%

26%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

128

Rebels vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Fri 21st April 2023 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 9 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Rebels in 11th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

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.