Crusaders 15 - 12 Highlanders

● full_time 80 minutes

23 May 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 15

Apollo Projects Stadium

The Crusaders secured a narrow victory against the Highlanders, finishing 15-12. Rivez Reihana opened the scoring with an early penalty and followed up with a conversion after Sevu Reece's try. The Highlanders responded through Jonah Lowe, who scored just before halftime, bringing the score to 10-5 at the break. In the second half, Taine Robinson registered a try for the Highlanders, leveling the match at 10-10 with his conversion. However, Tamaiti Williams' try for the Crusaders in the 71st minute proved decisive. Despite late pressure from the Highlanders, they could not find a way back, ultimately falling short. The match showcased strong defensive efforts from both sides, but the Crusaders held firm to claim the victory.

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Weather

Temperature: 11.5°C (Feels like 8.0°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 11.9 km/h, gusting to 27.0 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 4%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
6' penalty Rivez Reihana
14' try Sevu Reece
14' conversion Rivez Reihana
38' try Jonah Lowe
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' substitution Mitchell Drummond
49' substitution Jamie Hannah
50' try Taine Robinson
50' conversion Taine Robinson
51' substitution Taine Robinson
54' substitution Cullen Grace
56' substitution Jonah Lowe
57' substitution Braydon Ennor
59' substitution Codie Taylor
63' substitution David Havili
63' substitution Taniela Filimone
63' substitution Folau Fakatava
63' substitution Jack Taylor
71' try Tamaiti Williams
73' substitution Ethan de Groot
73' substitution Saula Ma'u
73' substitution Veveni Lasaqa
77' substitution George Bower
80' full_time