Crusaders 29 - 18 Highlanders

● full_time 80 munud

14 Maw 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 5

Apollo Projects Stadium

The Crusaders secured a 29-18 victory against the Highlanders in a tightly contested Super Rugby match. Will Jordan opened the scoring with an early try for the Crusaders, but they faced a setback when Codie Taylor received a yellow card shortly after. The Highlanders responded with tries from Tanielu Tele'a and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, Johnny Lee's two tries for the Crusaders helped establish their dominance, particularly in the second half. Rivez Reihana's reliable kicking added crucial points, solidifying the Crusaders' lead. Despite the Highlanders' efforts, including penalties from Cameron Millar, they could not close the gap. The result marked an important win for the Crusaders, avenging their previous defeat to the Highlanders.

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Tymheredd: 16.7°C (Tymheredd o'r fod 14.2°C) Amodau: Clear Gwynt: 19.2 km/h, gusting to 34.8 km/h Lleithder: 67% Cwmwl: 0%

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Events

0' kickoff
3' try Will Jordan
13' yellow_card Codie Taylor
16' substitution Johnny Lee
19' try Tanielu Tele'a
23' substitution David Havili
23' yellow_card_complete Codie Taylor
25' substitution George Bell
26' try Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
27' conversion Cameron Millar
30' try Fletcher Newell
31' conversion Rivez Reihana
33' substitution Mitch Dunshea
35' penalty Cameron Millar
36' yellow_card Finlay Brewis
36' substitution Tomas Lavanini
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' substitution Johnny Lee
45' penalty Cameron Millar
46' substitution George Bower
46' yellow_card_complete Finlay Brewis
49' try Johnny Lee
49' substitution Braydon Ennor
50' conversion Rivez Reihana
55' try Johnny Lee
56' conversion Rivez Reihana
56' substitution Jack Taylor
56' substitution Angus Ta'avao
57' substitution Codie Taylor
57' substitution Christian Lio-Willie
59' yellow_card Chay Fihaki
59' substitution Cameron Millar
64' substitution Ethan de Groot
67' penalty Rivez Reihana
67' substitution Finlay Brewis
67' substitution Fletcher Newell
67' substitution Lucas Casey
67' substitution Caleb Tangitau
69' substitution Noah Hotham
69' yellow_card_complete Chay Fihaki
78' substitution Antonio Shalfoon
80' full_time