Reds

12 - 25

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Joe Moody comes on.

79'

George Bower comes off.

79'

Jake Upfield comes on.

77'

Ryan Smith comes off.

77'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Chay Fihaki getting some game time.

74'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Isaac Henry took full advantage.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah getting some game time.

71'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dom Gardiner being replaced.

71'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Mac Grealy getting some game time.

71'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with James O'Connor being replaced.

71'

The penalty attempt by James O'Connor has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

68'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Kalani Thomas coming on.

66'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Tate McDermott coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

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

64'

Crusaders sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.

63'

Sione Havili departs for Crusaders.

63'

Queensland Reds sub Taj Annan comes onto the field.

61'

Suliasi Vunivalu departs for Queensland Reds.

61'

Queensland Reds sub Angus Blyth comes onto the field.

61'

Seru Uru departs for Queensland Reds.

61'

Isaac Henry curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Jordan Petaia to score the try.

59'

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

59'

Tate McDermott played a key part in that try.

59'

What a run here by Isaac Henry as they get over the gainline!

56'

Willi Gualter comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Pepesana Patafilo leaves the field.

55'

Seb Calder comes on.

55'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

55'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

54'

Codie Taylor comes off.

54'

George Bower comes on.

54'

Joe Moody comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Willi Heinz from scoring as they record the try for Crusaders.

53'

Phransis Sula-Siaosi comes on.

50'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

50'

Richie Asiata comes on.

50'

Matt Faessler comes off.

50'

Crusaders make a substitution with Willi Heinz coming on.

43'

Crusaders make a substitution with Noah Hotham coming off.

43'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Dane Zander coming on.

43'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Peni Ravai coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Isaac Henry does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Queensland Reds ends with a try for Tate McDermott.

32'

Spellbinding play by Harry Wilson is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as James O'Connor breaches the defence.

31'

Crusaders go for goal with Richie Mo'unga taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Dom Gardiner.

29'

Trouble here as Dom Gardiner breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Noah Hotham is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

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

22'

Try

Leicester Fainga'anuku goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leicester Fainga'anuku bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Richie Mo'unga.

21'

Penalty Goal

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

17'

Isaac Henry steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

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

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Reds v Crusaders 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 31st March 2023, 03:35am CDT 
  
 Suncorp Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

64'

12 - 25

Petaia

12 - 22

59'

Mo'unga

54'

7 - 22

Heinz

53'

7 - 20

Half Time

Henry

7 - 15

32'

McDermott

5 - 15

32'

Gardiner

29'

0 - 15

Mo'unga

22'

0 - 10

Fainga'anuku

21'

0 - 8

Mo'unga

17'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Reds

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Reds

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

54%

3-6 secs

32%

30%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Reds vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Reds face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 31st March 2023 at Suncorp Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 09:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 01:35 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 6 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Reds in 8th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

Reds vs Crusaders Squads

The official squads for Reds 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.