Crusaders

43 - 19

Full Time

Reds

Crusaders vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Levi Aumua goes on their own for a try.

78'

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

78'

Will Jordan comes on.

75'

David Havili comes off.

75'

Louis Werchon comes on.

75'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Wilson took full advantage.

70'

Crusaders make a substitution with Sam Matenga coming on.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tahlor Cahill coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with Christian Lio-Willie coming off.

68'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Frankie Goldsbrough coming on.

65'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Heremaia Murray coming off.

65'

Crusaders sub Mitchell Drummond comes onto the field.

63'

Kyle Preston departs for Crusaders.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Dallas McLeod goes through the gap.

62'

Queensland Reds sub Kalani Thomas comes onto the field.

62'

Tate McDermott departs for Queensland Reds.

62'

Crusaders sub James O'Connor comes onto the field.

60'

Taha Kemara departs for Crusaders.

60'

Queensland Reds sub Angus Blyth comes onto the field.

60'

Ryan Smith departs for Queensland Reds.

60'

George Blake comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Alex Hodgman leaves the field.

55'

Josh Nasser comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

55'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Queensland Reds results in a try for Lachie Anderson.

54'

What a run here by Lachie Anderson as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Heremaia Murray.

54'

Levi Aumua comes on.

53'

Will Jordan comes off.

53'

George Bower comes on.

52'

Tamaiti Williams comes off.

52'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

52'

Codie Taylor comes off.

52'

What a run here by Tim Ryan as they get over the gainline!

51'

Filipo Daugunu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Jeff Toomaga-Allen getting some game time.

47'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Massimo De Lutiis being replaced.

47'

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

45'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Crusaders.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Christian Lio-Willie as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to David Havili being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Crusaders make a substitution with Corey Kellow coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with Cullen Grace coming off.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Massimo De Lutiis coming on.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Jeff Toomaga-Allen coming off.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Joe Brial coming on.

40'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Liam Wright coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Matt Faessler being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Queensland Reds is finished off by Harry Wilson, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Harry Wilson being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Liam Wright.

38'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Alex Hodgman being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Taha Kemara does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Will Jordan to score the try.

35'

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

35'

Jeff Toomaga-Allen comes on for Queensland Reds.

34'

Massimo De Lutiis leaves the field.

34'

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

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Will Jordan as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Will Jordan breaches the defence.

32'

Fletcher Newell sets up the try.

32'

Taha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Sevu Reece.

25'

Trouble here as Sevu Reece breaches the defence.

25'

David Havili played a key part in that try.

25'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Queensland Reds is finished off by Filipo Daugunu

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry Wilson.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Canham bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

22'

Taha Kemara takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Sevu Reece

18'

David Havili sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

18'

Matt Faessler comes on for Queensland Reds.

Josh Nasser leaves the field.

Josh Nasser comes on for Queensland Reds.

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

Conversion

Taha Kemara has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Cullen Grace goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Filipo Daugunu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Reds 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th March 2025, 08:35pm CST 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Connor

43 - 19

79'

Aumua

41 - 19

78'

Anderson

54'

36 - 19

Kemara

36 - 14

42'

Lio-Willie

34 - 14

41'

Half Time

McLaughlin-Phillips

39'

29 - 14

Wilson

38'

29 - 12

Kemara

29 - 7

36'

Jordan

27 - 7

35'

Jordan

22 - 7

32'

Reece

17 - 7

25'

McLaughlin-Phillips

24'

12 - 7

Daugunu

23'

12 - 5

Reece

12 - 0

18'

Kemara

7 - 0

Grace

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Crusaders

73%

Draw

Reds

26%

Ruck-Won by George Bower

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

74%

3-6 secs

34%

21%

6+ secs

15%

111

Rucks Won

107

Last 5 Penalties

67'

69'

72'

75'

77'

Crusaders

Reds

Crusaders vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 4 on Sat 8th March 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:35 SAST on SuperSport, 15:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 13:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Crusaders won the last encounter but Reds are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Reds in 2nd and Crusaders in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Reds Squads

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