Northern | US
Crusaders
Crusaders
42 - 18
Full Time
Waratahs
Waratahs

Crusaders vs Waratahs

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

79'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

79'
Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sione Havili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

76'

NSW Waratahs go for goal with Tane Edmed taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'
Try

Nephi Leatigaga scores the try from close range.

74'

Harrison Goddard played a key part in that try.

73'

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

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Pepesana Patafilo getting some game time.

73'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Fergus Burke being replaced.

73'

Crusaders make a substitution with Willi Gualter coming on.

65'

Crusaders make a substitution with David Havili coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Tane Edmed comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Donaldson departs for NSW Waratahs.

60'

Crusaders sub Zach Gallagher comes onto the field.

60'

Christian Lio-Willie departs for Crusaders.

60'
Conversion

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

59'
Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Richie Mo'unga

58'

Leicester Fainga'anuku played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

58'

Mahe Vailanu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

57'

Nephi Leatigaga comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Harry Johnson-Holmes leaves the field.

57'

Harrison Goddard comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Jake Gordon leaves the field.

57'

Will Harris comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Taleni Seu leaves the field.

57'

Seb Calder comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin leaves the field.

56'

Brodie McAlister comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Codie Taylor leaves the field.

56'

Ben Donaldson hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

56'
Try

A penetrating move by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Dylan Pietsch.

55'

What a run here by Dylan Pietsch as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Langi Gleeson.

55'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Reuben O'Neill getting some game time.

48'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with John Afoa being replaced.

48'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham getting some game time.

47'

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

47'

Richie Mo'unga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Ned Hanigan getting some game time.

45'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jed Holloway being replaced.

45'

Charlie Gamble makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tom Lambert coming on.

44'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tetera Faulkner coming off.

44'

John Afoa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

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

37'
Try

Incisive passing by Crusaders is finished off by Fergus Burke, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by David Havili.

36'
Yellow Card

Joey Walton (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

34'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Leicester Fainga'anuku being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

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

28'
Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Mitchell Drummond.

26'

Richie Mo'unga played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Fergus Burke breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as David Havili breaches the defence.

26'
Conversion

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

21'
Try

Great forward play by Crusaders allows Codie Taylor to score the try.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Richie Mo'unga took full advantage.

16'

Ben Donaldson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'
Try

Jake Gordon scores the try from close range.

13'
Yellow Card

Leicester Fainga'anuku (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

12'

Crusaders sub Sione Havili comes onto the field.

11'

Cullen Grace departs for Crusaders.

11'

NSW Waratahs sub Harry Wilson comes onto the field.

10'

Max Jorgensen departs for NSW Waratahs.

10'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

9'
Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for David Havili

8'

A gap opened in the defence and David Havili took full advantage.

8'

Christian Lio-Willie played a key part in that try.

8'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

6'

The defensive line has been broken as Mosese Tuipulotu goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Crusaders v Waratahs
Crusaders v Waratahs
Super Rugby Pacific
Round 14
Fri 26th May 2023, 09:35pm PDT
Fri 26th May 2023, 09:35pm PDT
Apollo Projects Stadium
Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +24
Crusaders
Waratahs
Crusaders
Time in lead
Waratahs
66
Mins in lead
9
84%
% Of Game In Lead
11%
64%
Possession Last 10 min
36%
7
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Mo'unga
42 - 18
79'
Havili
40 - 18
77'
Leatigaga
74'
35 - 18
Mo'unga
35 - 13
59'
Mo'unga
33 - 13
58'
Pietsch
55'
28 - 13
Half Time
Mo'unga
28 - 8
37'
Burke
26 - 8
36'
Walton
34'
21 - 8
Mo'unga
21 - 8
28'
Drummond
19 - 8
26'
Mo'unga
14 - 8
21'
Taylor
12 - 8
20'
Gordon
13'
7 - 8
Fainga'anuku
7 - 3
12'
Mo'unga
7 - 3
9'
Havili
5 - 3
8'
Donaldson
6'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.5
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.8
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders
Waratahs
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Defence Profile

Crusaders
Waratahs
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
67%
52%
3-6 secs
19%
29%
6+ secs
9%
9%
100
Rucks Won
77

Crusaders vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 26th May 2023 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 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 just 4 places in the league table with Waratahs in 2nd and Crusaders in 6th 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.

Other Fixtures

43 - 21
FT
Today
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Tomorrow
06:00

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