Crusaders

32 - 12

Full Time

Reds

Crusaders vs Reds

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, James O'Connor will have to re-adjust the radar.

80'

Try

An interception by Kyle Preston allows them to race away to score.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Preston bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

78'

Dre Pakeho comes on.

77'

Josh Flook comes off.

77'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Filipo Daugunu will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

What a kick! Fraser McReight takes full advantage to score for Queensland Reds.

76'

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

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Hunter Paisami took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

The Queensland Reds supporters go wild as Filipo Daugunu successfully kicks the conversion.

70'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Josh Nasser places the ball down for the try.

69'

Yellow Card

Ethan Blackadder (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

68'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with John Bryant coming on.

66'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Joe Brial coming off.

66'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Nick Bloomfield coming on.

66'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Zane Nonggorr coming off.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with James O'Connor coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Will Jordan coming off.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Tahlor Cahill coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Scott Barrett coming off.

66'

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

66'

Try

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

65'

Kyle Preston sets up the try.

64'

Crusaders sub Kershawl Sykes-Martin comes onto the field.

64'

Fletcher Newell departs for Crusaders.

64'

Kyle Preston comes on for Crusaders.

59'

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

59'

Kalani Thomas comes on for Queensland Reds.

59'

Tate McDermott leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana adds the points for Crusaders.

59'

Dallas McLeod comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Braydon Ennor leaves the field.

57'

Cullen Grace comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Tom Christie leaves the field.

57'

George Bell comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Noah Hotham scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Noah Hotham as they get over the gainline!

55'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Angus Blyth getting some game time.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Josh Canham being replaced.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Josh Nasser getting some game time.

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase being replaced.

48'

Crusaders make a substitution with Rivez Reihana coming on.

40'

Crusaders make a substitution with James O'Connor coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Tim Ryan comes on for Queensland Reds.

34'

Tom Lynagh leaves the field.

34'

George Bower comes on for Crusaders.

34'

Tamaiti Williams leaves the field.

34'

James O'Connor comes on.

28'

Rivez Reihana comes off.

28'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tamaiti Williams scores from close range.

27'

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

16'

Try

Scott Barrett scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Jordan took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Flook took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Reds 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Fri 6th June 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Preston

32 - 12

78'

McReight

76'

27 - 12

Daugunu

70'

27 - 7

Nasser

69'

27 - 5

Blackadder

27 - 0

68'

Reihana

27 - 0

65'

Reihana

22 - 0

59'

Reihana

19 - 0

57'

Hotham

17 - 0

55'

Half Time

Reihana

12 - 0

28'

Williams

10 - 0

27'

Barrett

5 - 0

15'

Start

Win Probability

Crusaders

78%

Draw

Reds

21%

Start Half-Lost by Jock Campbell

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Crusaders

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

56%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

18%

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

68'

71'

74'

76'

Crusaders

Reds

Crusaders vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final on Fri 6th June 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Reds 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 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.