Crusaders

35 - 20

Full Time

Waratahs

Crusaders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Teddy Wilson bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sid Harvey bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

76'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Maloni Kunawave getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Braydon Ennor being replaced.

73'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Max Jorgensen getting some game time.

72'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Kellaway being replaced.

72'

Conversion

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

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

67'

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

67'

Johnny McNicholl sets up the try.

67'

Crusaders make a substitution with Johnny Lee coming on.

66'

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

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Seb Calder coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Fletcher Newell coming off.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Kyle Preston coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Noah Hotham coming off.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Rivez Reihana coming on.

66'

Crusaders make a substitution with Taha Kemara coming off.

66'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Sid Harvey successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Teddy Wilson

64'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kellaway goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Triston Reilly goes through the gap.

59'

Triston Reilly comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Max Jorgensen leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

David Havili (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

57'

Jamie Hannah comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Tahlor Cahill leaves the field.

57'

George Bower comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

57'

George Bell comes on for Crusaders.

57'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

57'

Teddy Wilson comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Jake Gordon leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Taha Kemara kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Dallas McLeod scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

That's a great try assist by Dom Gardiner.

55'

What a run here by Dom Gardiner as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jamie Adamson comes on.

54'

Charlie Gamble comes off.

54'

Clem Halaholo comes on.

54'

Angus Scott-Young comes off.

54'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Crusaders.

49'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Leicester Fainga'anuku dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Yellow Card

Ioane Moananu (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert getting some game time.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Kailea being replaced.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu getting some game time.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fainga'a being replaced.

47'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Angus Blyth coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Miles Amatosero coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Crusaders.

40'

Try

The Crusaders maul pushes over the tryline as Codie Taylor scores.

39'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Braydon Ennor being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

NSW Waratahs sub Daniel Botha comes onto the field.

36'

Siosifa Amone departs for NSW Waratahs.

36'

Conversion

Sid Harvey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Sid Harvey to score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Sid Harvey being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jack Debreczeni sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Andrew Kellaway being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Yellow Card

Miles Amatosero (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

29'

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

23'

Conversion

Taha Kemara converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Dallas McLeod

11'

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

11'

Johnny McNicholl played a key part in that try.

11'

Penalty Goal

Sid Harvey kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Joey Walton goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sid Harvey goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sid Harvey has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Waratahs 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 24th April 2026, 12:35am PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

35 - 20

68'

Springer

33 - 20

67'

Harvey

65'

28 - 20

Wilson

64'

28 - 18

Havili

28 - 13

57'

Kemara

28 - 13

56'

McLeod

26 - 13

55'

Kemara

21 - 13

49'

Fainga'anuku

19 - 13

49'

Moananu

48'

14 - 13

Half Time

Kemara

14 - 13

40'

Taylor

12 - 13

39'

Harvey

35'

7 - 13

Harvey

34'

7 - 11

Amatosero

29'

7 - 6

Kemara

7 - 6

12'

McLeod

5 - 6

11'

Harvey

0 - 6

Harvey

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

71%

3-6 secs

22%

17%

6+ secs

10%

12%

122

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

57'

61'

72'

74'

Crusaders

Waratahs

Crusaders vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Fri 24th April 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST on SuperSport, 19:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:35 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 4 places in the league table with Waratahs in 4th and Crusaders in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Crusaders vs Waratahs Squads

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