Waratahs

33 - 48

Full Time

Crusaders

Crusaders vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Jack Bowen takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

79'

Try

What a kick! Triston Reilly takes full advantage to score for NSW Waratahs.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Triston Reilly bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Joey Walton is finished off with a try.

79'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

What a kick! Tom Christie takes full advantage to score for Crusaders.

76'

Spellbinding play by Sevu Reece is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as James O'Connor bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.

76'

Penalty Goal

James O'Connor has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Conversion

Jack Bowen has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by NSW Waratahs results in a try for Darby Lancaster

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Darby Lancaster took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Andrew Kellaway.

70'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jack Bowen coming on.

67'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Tane Edmed coming off.

67'

NSW Waratahs sub Lalakai Foketi comes onto the field.

64'

Henry O'Donnell departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Tom Lambert comes onto the field.

64'

Angus Bell departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Ben Grant comes onto the field.

64'

Fergus Lee-Warner departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Mahe Vailanu comes onto the field.

64'

Dave Porecki departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

Crusaders sub Kyle Preston comes onto the field.

61'

Noah Hotham departs for Crusaders.

61'

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

60'

Teddy Wilson comes on for NSW Waratahs.

59'

Jake Gordon leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James O'Connor kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Sevu Reece

58'

Rivez Reihana played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Rivez Reihana as they get over the gainline!

58'

Corey Kellow comes on for Crusaders.

55'

Christian Lio-Willie leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

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

52'

James O'Connor comes on.

51'

Johnny McNicholl comes off.

51'

Dallas McLeod comes on.

50'

Braydon Ennor comes off.

50'

Tahlor Cahill comes on.

50'

Quinten Strange comes off.

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder getting some game time.

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kershawl Sykes-Martin being replaced.

50'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bell getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu being replaced.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with George Bower getting some game time.

49'

Crusaders decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams being replaced.

49'

Tom Christie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Tane Edmed adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Langi Gleeson dots the ball down from close range.

44'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Taniela Tupou coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Daniel Botha coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Crusaders go for goal with Rivez Reihana taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Crusaders as Cullen Grace goes over.

41'

Sevu Reece played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Crusaders has led to Chay Fihaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Hugh Sinclair comes on for NSW Waratahs.

33'

Rob Leota leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Crusaders ends with a try for Chay Fihaki.

27'

Johnny McNicholl played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

NSW Waratahs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Langi Gleeson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

16'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ioane Moananu places the ball down for the try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Johnny McNicholl took full advantage.

13'

Rivez Reihana has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Braydon Ennor intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Crusaders

The defensive line has been broken as Braydon Ennor goes through the gap.

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Crusaders leads to a try for Johnny McNicholl

Rivez Reihana sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Rivez Reihana goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Crusaders 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 16th May 2025, 02:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Crusaders win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reilly

33 - 48

79'

O'Connor

77'

28 - 48

Christie

76'

28 - 46

O'Connor

74'

28 - 41

Bowen

28 - 38

72'

Lancaster

26 - 38

70'

O'Connor

59'

21 - 38

Reece

58'

21 - 36

Edmed

21 - 31

53'

Amatosero

19 - 31

52'

Edmed

14 - 31

45'

Gleeson

12 - 31

44'

Half Time

Grace

41'

7 - 31

Reihana

28'

7 - 26

Fihaki

27'

7 - 24

Edmed

7 - 19

22'

Gleeson

5 - 19

22'

Reihana

16'

0 - 19

Moananu

15'

0 - 17

Ennor

0 - 12

Reihana

0 - 7

McNicholl

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Waratahs

37%

Draw

Crusaders

62%

Ruck-Won by Andrew Kellaway

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Crusaders

More Less

Defence Profile

Waratahs

Crusaders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

46%

3-6 secs

34%

28%

6+ secs

10%

26%

107

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

63'

67'

69'

73'

Waratahs

Crusaders

Waratahs vs Crusaders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 16th May 2025 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 02:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 6 places in the league table with Crusaders in 2nd and Waratahs in 8th as such Crusaders are favourites on paper.

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.