Super Rugby Pacific
Blues vs Crusaders

Blues
19
vs
42
Crusaders
  • Time Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 6:05 AM
  • Location Eden Park
  • Referee James Doleman
Blues
Blues
Crusaders
Crusaders
  • Christie67'
  • Renata57'
  • Papali'i3'
Tries
  • Jordan80'
  • Springer63'
  • Christie51'
  • Fihaki40'
  • Williams25'
  • Fihaki12'
  • Preston10'
  • Plummer58'
  • Taele4'
Conversions
  • O'Connor64'
  • Kemara13'
    Penalty Goals
    • Kemara40'
    Blues
    Blues
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Attack
    3Tries7
    590Metres340
    153Carries104
    21Defenders Beaten22
    7Clean Breaks3
    186Passes128
    10Offloads4
    19Turnovers Conceded17
    Defence
    131Tackles189
    22Missed Tackles21
    5Turnovers Won8
    Kicking
    19Kicks in Play25
    2/3Conversions2/7
    N/APenalty Goals1/1
    N/ADrop GoalsN/A
    0Charged Down1
    323Kick From Hand Metres788
    13In Touch10
    5Opponent Collection14
    67%Success38%
    18Possession Lost24
    5Possession Retained3
    Breakdown
    121Rucks Won80
    5Rucks Lost2
    96%Rucks Success Rate97%
    0Mauls Won5
    Set Plays
    7Lineouts Won13
    5Lineouts Lost2
    58%Lineouts Success Rate86%
    6Scrums Won6
    2Scrums Lost1
    75%Scrums Success Rate85%
    Possession
    54%Possession46%
    46%First Half54%
    61%Second Half39%
    63%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins37%
    Discipline
    7Penalties Conceded9
    0Red Cards0
    1Yellow Cards0
    6Penalty Conceded Own Half5
    Blues
    Blues
    Crusaders
    Crusaders
    Josh Fusitu'a
    1Josh Fusitu'a
    Tamaiti Williams
    1Tamaiti Williams
    James Mullan
    2James Mullan
    Ioane Moananu
    2Ioane Moananu
    Angus Ta'avao
    3Angus Ta'avao
    Fletcher Newell
    3Fletcher Newell
    Josh Beehre
    4Josh Beehre
    Scott Barrett
    4Scott Barrett
    Laghlan McWhannell
    5Laghlan McWhannell
    Antonio Shalfoon
    5Antonio Shalfoon
    Cam Christie
    6Cam Christie
    Cullen Grace
    6Cullen Grace
    Dalton Papali'i
    7Dalton Papali'i
    Tom Christie
    7Tom Christie
    Hoskins Sotutu
    8Hoskins Sotutu
    Christian Lio-Willie
    8Christian Lio-Willie
    Sam Nock
    9Sam Nock
    Kyle Preston
    9Kyle Preston
    Stephen Perofeta
    10Stephen Perofeta
    Taha Kemara
    10Taha Kemara
    Caleb Clarke
    11Caleb Clarke
    Sevu Reece
    11Sevu Reece
    Xavi Taele
    12Xavi Taele
    David Havili
    12David Havili (C)
    Rieko Ioane
    13Rieko Ioane (C)
    Dallas McLeod
    13Dallas McLeod
    Mark Tele'a
    14Mark Tele'a
    Chay Fihaki
    14Chay Fihaki
    Corey Evans
    15Corey Evans
    Will Jordan
    15Will Jordan
    Substitutes
    Bryn Gordon
    16Bryn Gordon
    Matt Moulds
    16Matt Moulds
    Jordan Lay
    17Jordan Lay
    George Bower
    17George Bower
    Marcel Renata
    18Marcel Renata
    Seb Calder
    18Seb Calder
    Tristyn Cook
    19Tristyn Cook
    Quinten Strange
    19Quinten Strange
    Cameron Suafoa
    20Cameron Suafoa
    Corey Kellow
    20Corey Kellow
    Finlay Christie
    21Finlay Christie
    Noah Hotham
    21Noah Hotham
    Harry Plummer
    22Harry Plummer
    James O'Connor
    22James O'Connor
    Cole Forbes
    23Cole Forbes
    Macca Springer
    23Macca Springer
    Coaches
    Vern Cotter
    Rob Penney
    81End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
    80Conversion - Missed LeftCrusaders go for goal with James O'Connor taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
    80Try - Close rangeCrusaders are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Will Jordan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
    79Try AssistSpellbinding play by Noah Hotham is finished off with a try.
    70Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Harry Plummer took full advantage.
    67Conversion - Missed LeftHarry Plummer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
    67Try - Close rangeFinlay Christie scores the try from close range.
    66Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Mark Tele'a goes through the gap.
    65Substitution onCrusaders make a substitution with Matt Moulds coming on.
    65Substitution offCrusaders make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming off.
    65Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Bryn Gordon coming on.
    65Substitution offBlues make a substitution with James Mullan coming off.
    64Substitution onBlues sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.
    64Substitution offCam Christie departs for Blues.
    64Substitution onBlues sub Tristyn Cook comes onto the field.
    64Substitution offLaghlan McWhannell departs for Blues.
    64Conversion - KickedThe Crusaders supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.
    63Try - From kickThe kick through from Crusaders has allowed Macca Springer to touch down.
    63Try AssistSpellbinding play by James O'Connor is finished off with a try.
    60Substitution onCrusaders sub Corey Kellow comes onto the field.
    60Substitution offTom Christie departs for Crusaders.
    59Substitution onJames O'Connor comes on for Crusaders.
    59Substitution offTaha Kemara leaves the field.
    58Substitution onCole Forbes comes on for Blues.
    58Substitution offCorey Evans leaves the field.
    58Substitution onMacca Springer comes on for Crusaders.
    58Substitution offDallas McLeod leaves the field.
    58Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Harry Plummer kicks the conversion.
    57Try - Close rangeNothing was going to stop Marcel Renata from scoring as they record the try for Blues.
    57Clean BreakWhat a run here by Marcel Renata as they get over the gainline!
    57Try AssistFinlay Christie played a key part in that try.
    57Substitution onJordan Lay comes on for Blues.
    57Substitution offJosh Fusitu'a leaves the field.
    57Substitution onSeb Calder comes on for Crusaders.
    57Substitution offFletcher Newell leaves the field.
    53Substitution onHarry Plummer comes on.
    53Substitution offStephen Perofeta comes off.
    53Substitution onMarcel Renata comes on.
    53Substitution offAngus Ta'avao comes off.
    53Substitution onGeorge Bower comes on.
    53Substitution offTamaiti Williams comes off.
    52Conversion - Missed LeftTaha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
    51Try - Rolling maulThe forward pack of Crusaders will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
    47Substitution onCrusaders decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham getting some game time.
    47Substitution offCrusaders decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Preston being replaced.
    45Yellow cardLaghlan McWhannell (Blues) is shown a yellow card
    43Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Finlay Christie coming on.
    43Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Sam Nock coming off.
    41Conversion - Missed LeftCrusaders go for goal with Taha Kemara taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
    40Try - Close rangeThe pick and go results in a try for Crusaders as Chay Fihaki goes over.
    40Try AssistKyle Preston played a key part in that try.
    40Substitution onCrusaders make a substitution with Quinten Strange coming on.
    40Substitution offCrusaders make a substitution with Scott Barrett coming off.
    40Start Of Second HalfThe second half kicks off.
    40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
    40Penalty Goal - KickedTaha Kemara kicks the penalty.
    27Clean BreakTrouble here as Rieko Ioane breaches the defence.
    26Conversion - Missed LeftTaha Kemara curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
    25Try - Close rangeThe pressure has finally told as Tamaiti Williams scores from close range.
    20Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Taha Kemara bursts through to advance the Crusaders attack.
    17Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Corey Evans bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
    13Conversion - KickedTaha Kemara converts the try.
    12Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Crusaders results in a try for Chay Fihaki
    12Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.
    12Try AssistSpellbinding play by David Havili is finished off with a try.
    12Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Sevu Reece took full advantage.
    11Conversion - Missed LeftTaha Kemara has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
    10Try - Close rangeKyle Preston scores the try from close range.
    6Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.
    4Conversion - KickedXavi Taele has kicked a conversion.
    3Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Blues leads to a try for Dalton Papali'i
    3Try AssistJames Mullan sets up the try.
    3Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as James Mullan goes through the gap.
    0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows their whistle.