Crusaders

24 - 37

Full Time

Waratahs

Crusaders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Scott Barrett bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

79'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on.

76'

Daniel Botha comes off.

76'

Conversion

David Havili has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Christian Lio-Willie scores the try from close range.

72'

Mitchell Drummond played a key part in that try.

72'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Julian Heaven coming on.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Mahe Vailanu coming off.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Mosese Tuipulotu coming on.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Harry Wilson coming off.

69'

Crusaders make a substitution with Quentin MacDonald coming on.

68'

Crusaders make a substitution with George Bell coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sevu Reece took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Tane Edmed successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Jake Gordon

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Gordon goes through the gap.

65'

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

62'

Dallas McLeod comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Levi Aumua leaves the field.

58'

Ryan Crotty comes on for Crusaders.

58'

Taha Kemara leaves the field.

58'

Miles Amatosero comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Hugh Sinclair leaves the field.

58'

Daniel Botha comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Harry Johnson-Holmes leaves the field.

58'

Hayden Thompson-Stringer comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Angus Bell leaves the field.

58'

Owen Franks comes on for Crusaders.

56'

Fletcher Newell leaves the field.

56'

Joe Moody comes on for Crusaders.

56'

George Bower leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Triston Reilly to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Triston Reilly as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Tane Edmed.

54'

Yellow Card

Chay Fihaki (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Jake Gordon as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Macca Springer as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Macca Springer as they get over the gainline!

53'

Ned Hanigan comes on.

51'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes off.

51'

Christian Lio-Willie comes on.

51'

Cullen Grace comes off.

51'

Jamie Hannah comes on.

51'

Quinten Strange comes off.

51'

Conversion

Taha Kemara adds the two points for Crusaders.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Sevu Reece from scoring that try!

47'

Levi Aumua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond getting some game time.

46'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham being replaced.

46'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Triston Reilly coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Dylan Pietsch coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

41'

Try

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

40'

Tane Edmed played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Tane Edmed being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Yellow Card

Dom Gardiner (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Joey Walton being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes on.

26'

Daniel Botha comes off.

26'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Hugh Sinclair goes on their own for a try.

20'

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

19'

Try

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

18'

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

18'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Daniel Botha coming on.

16'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Fergus Lee-Warner coming off.

16'

Yellow Card

Harry Johnson-Holmes (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

16'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed kicks the penalty.

Taha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Macca Springer

Tom Christie sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Christie goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Crusaders v Waratahs 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 2nd March 2024, 12:35am PST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

15%

% Of Game In Lead

85%

93%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Havili

24 - 37

73'

Lio-Willie

22 - 37

72'

Edmed

66'

17 - 37

Gordon

65'

17 - 35

Edmed

56'

17 - 30

Reilly

54'

17 - 28

Fihaki

17 - 23

54'

Kemara

17 - 23

48'

Reece

15 - 23

47'

Half Time

Edmed

41'

10 - 23

Wilson

40'

10 - 21

Gardiner

10 - 16

35'

Edmed

29'

10 - 16

Edmed

21'

10 - 13

Sinclair

20'

10 - 11

Reece

10 - 6

18'

Johnson-Holmes

16'

5 - 6

Edmed

11'

5 - 6

Edmed

5 - 3

Springer

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Crusaders

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Crusaders

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

77%

3-6 secs

28%

13%

6+ secs

10%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

74'

77'

79'

Crusaders

Waratahs

Crusaders vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Crusaders face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Sat 2nd March 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 00:35 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 3 places in the league table with Waratahs in 9th and Crusaders in 12th 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.