Crusaders Crusaders 19 - 35 Chiefs Chiefs

● full_time 80 minutes

10 May 2025

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

Apollo Projects Stadium

Head to Head

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The Chiefs secured a decisive 35-19 victory over the Crusaders at Apollo Projects Stadium. Tom Christie opened the scoring for the Crusaders with an early try, converted by Rivez Reihana. However, the Chiefs quickly responded with Emoni Narawa scoring shortly after halftime, followed by two more tries from Damian McKenzie, who also converted all but one. The Chiefs dominated the second half, with Leroy Carter and Wallace Sititi adding tries to extend their lead. Despite a strong first half from the Crusaders, they struggled to contain the Chiefs' attacking prowess. McKenzie’s performance was pivotal, showcasing his skill in both scoring and playmaking. Ultimately, the Chiefs proved too strong, continuing their recent dominance over the Crusaders.

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Temperature: 11.8°C (Feels like 10.8°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 4.5 km/h, gusting to 11.0 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 12%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 6' try Tom Christie
  • 7' conversion Rivez Reihana
  • 18' substitution Will Jordan
  • 18' substitution Daniel Rona
  • 30' substitution Brodie McAlister
  • 31' try Scott Barrett
  • 34' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 37' try Antonio Shalfoon
  • 38' conversion Rivez Reihana
  • 40' substitution Samisoni Taukei'aho
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 41' try Emoni Narawa
  • 42' conversion Damian McKenzie
  • 43' try Damian McKenzie
  • 46' try Leroy Carter
  • 47' conversion Damian McKenzie
  • 54' substitution Tamaiti Williams
  • 54' substitution Antonio Shalfoon
  • 54' substitution Brodie McAlister
  • 57' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 57' substitution Ollie Norris
  • 57' substitution Tom Christie
  • 57' substitution Codie Taylor
  • 57' substitution Rivez Reihana
  • 61' penalty Damian McKenzie
  • 61' substitution George Dyer
  • 68' substitution Fletcher Newell
  • 68' substitution Noah Hotham
  • 68' substitution Tupou Vaa'i
  • 70' substitution Shaun Stevenson
  • 73' try Wallace Sititi
  • 74' conversion Damian McKenzie
  • 74' substitution Cortez Ratima
  • 80' full_time