Waratahs

43 - 40

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

Drop Goal

Will Harrison adds the three points for NSW Waratahs.

82'

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Will Harrison makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

81'

Yellow Card

Johnny McNicholl (Crusaders) is shown a yellow card

80'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Crusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Christian Lio-Willie picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Macca Springer bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

77'

Conversion

Will Harrison has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Julian Heaven

71'

That's a great try assist by Joey Walton.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Joey Walton took full advantage.

71'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Grant getting some game time.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jake Gordon being replaced.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Ponini getting some game time.

70'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Hayden Thompson-Stringer being replaced.

70'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Dom Gardiner getting some game time.

70'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah being replaced.

70'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Miles Amatosero coming on.

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Langi Gleeson coming off.

68'

Rivez Reihana hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

63'

Try

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

62'

Crusaders sub Macca Springer comes onto the field.

61'

Levi Aumua departs for Crusaders.

61'

NSW Waratahs sub Joey Walton comes onto the field.

61'

Izaia Perese departs for NSW Waratahs.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Will Harrison kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dylan Pietsch from scoring as they record the try for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Jake Gordon played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Will Harrison as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana adds the points for Crusaders.

56'

Tom Ross comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Harry Johnson-Holmes leaves the field.

56'

Hugh Sinclair comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Jed Holloway leaves the field.

56'

Will Harrison comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Tane Edmed leaves the field.

56'

Rivez Reihana comes on.

54'

Riley Hohepa comes off.

54'

Mitchell Drummond comes on.

54'

Noah Hotham comes off.

54'

Christian Lio-Willie comes on.

52'

Ethan Blackadder comes off.

52'

Owen Franks comes on.

52'

Fletcher Newell comes off.

52'

Joe Moody comes on.

52'

George Bower comes off.

52'

Brodie McAlister comes on.

52'

George Bell comes off.

52'

What a run here by Johnny McNicholl as they get over the gainline!

50'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Max Jorgensen being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by NSW Waratahs has led to Dylan Pietsch being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Crusaders supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this NSW Waratahs maul...no miracles today as Ned Hanigan powers over.

27'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Crusaders is finished off by Dallas McLeod

22'

That's a great try assist by Tom Christie.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sevu Reece bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Langi Gleeson bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Sevu Reece

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

Levi Aumua played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Christie took full advantage.

Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Lachlan Swinton

Dylan Pietsch sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Pietsch goes through the gap.

Riley Hohepa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece

The defensive line has been broken as Sevu Reece goes through the gap.

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Crusaders 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 12th April 2024, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Waratahs win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Harrison

43 - 40

82'

Full Time

Harrison

40 - 40

81'

McNicholl

80'

37 - 40

Reihana

79'

37 - 40

Lio-Willie

78'

37 - 38

Harrison

37 - 33

72'

Heaven

35 - 33

71'

Drummond

62'

30 - 33

Harrison

30 - 28

59'

Pietsch

28 - 28

58'

Reihana

56'

23 - 28

Hohepa

49'

23 - 25

Half Time

Edmed

23 - 22

36'

Hohepa

32'

20 - 22

Edmed

20 - 19

28'

Hanigan

18 - 19

27'

Hohepa

23'

13 - 19

McLeod

22'

13 - 17

Edmed

13 - 12

18'

Edmed

10 - 12

13'

Hohepa

10'

7 - 12

Reece

7 - 10

Edmed

7 - 5

Swinton

5 - 5

Reece

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Crusaders

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Defence Profile

Waratahs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

60%

3-6 secs

28%

27%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

69'

72'

80'

Waratahs

Crusaders

Waratahs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Fri 12th April 2024 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 Crusaders in 9th and Waratahs in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Crusaders Squads

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