Brumbies 31 - 33 Crusaders

Full time

30 May 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 16

GIO Stadium

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In a thrilling Super Rugby clash, the Crusaders narrowly defeated the Brumbies 33-31 at GIO Stadium. The Brumbies started strong with an early try from Fotuaika, converted by Lolesio, but the Crusaders quickly responded with tries from Lio-Willie and Blackadder. Reihana's kicking kept the Crusaders ahead as they also added a drop goal from Reece. The Brumbies surged back in the second half, scoring tries through Van Nek and Muirhead, both converted by Lolesio. However, the Crusaders maintained their composure, with Bell scoring a late try to secure the victory. Lolesio's kicking was a standout for the home side, while Reihana's contributions were pivotal for the Crusaders. Ultimately, the match showcased intense competition between two formidable teams.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 10.5°C (Feels like 9.7°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 2.9 km/h, gusting to 6.2 km/h Humidity: 62% Cloud Cover: 0%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
1'

Try

Feao Fotuaika · Brumbies

5 - 0
2'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

7 - 0
6'

Try

Christian Lio-Willie · Crusaders

7 - 5
7'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

7 - 7
10'

Penalty

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

7 - 10
12'

Try

Ethan Blackadder · Crusaders

7 - 15
16'

Try

Len Ikitau · Brumbies

12 - 15
17'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

14 - 15
25'

Try

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

14 - 20
26'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

14 - 22
37'

Drop Goal

Sevu Reece · Crusaders

14 - 25
40'

Substitution

Corey Kellow on for Ethan Blackadder · Crusaders
Halftime 14 - 25
Second Half
44'

Substitution

Braydon Ennor on for Levi Aumua · Crusaders
46'

Penalty

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

14 - 28
46'

Substitution

Rhys Van Nek on for Feao Fotuaika · Brumbies
49'

Try

Rhys Van Nek · Brumbies

19 - 28
49'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

21 - 28
50'

Substitution

Luke Reimer on for Rory Scott · Brumbies
55'

Try

Andy Muirhead · Brumbies

26 - 28
56'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

28 - 28
56'

Substitution

Lachlan Lonergan on for Billy Pollard · Brumbies
57'

Substitution

George Bell on for Codie Taylor · Crusaders
57'

Substitution

Tahlor Cahill on for Antonio Shalfoon · Crusaders
57'

Substitution

Kyle Preston on for Noah Hotham · Crusaders
59'

Substitution

Ollie Sapsford on for David Feliuai · Brumbies
61'

Substitution

Lington Ieli on for James Slipper · Brumbies
63'

Substitution

James O'Connor on for Dallas McLeod · Crusaders
69'

Substitution

Lachlan Shaw on for Tuaina Taii Tualima · Brumbies
69'

Substitution

Declan Meredith on for Len Ikitau · Brumbies
70'

Substitution

Seb Calder on for Tamaiti Williams · Crusaders
72'

Penalty

Noah Lolesio · Brumbies

31 - 28
76'

Try

George Bell · Crusaders

31 - 33
77'

Substitution

Harrison Goddard on for Ryan Lonergan · Brumbies
80'

Substitution

Lewis Ponini on for George Bower · Crusaders
Fulltime 31 - 33

Player ratings

Brumbies

15 Tom Wright 6.8
14 Andy Muirhead 6.5
13 Len Ikitau 8.2
12 David Feliuai 6.2
11 Corey Toole 7.1
10 Noah Lolesio 7.3
9 Ryan Lonergan 6.1
1 James Slipper 6.4
2 Billy Pollard 7.2
3 Feao Fotuaika 6.6
4 Nick Frost 6.1
5 Tom Hooper 6.7
6 Rob Valetini 7.5
7 Rory Scott 6.0
8 Tuaina Taii Tualima 6.1
16 Lachlan Lonergan 6.2
17 Lington Ieli 6.1
18 Rhys Van Nek 7.3
19 Lachlan Shaw 6.1
20 Luke Reimer 6.1
21 Harrison Goddard –
22 Declan Meredith 5.8
23 Ollie Sapsford 5.8

Crusaders

15 Johnny McNicholl 6.1
14 Chay Fihaki 7.6
13 Levi Aumua 7.0
12 Dallas McLeod 7.1
11 Sevu Reece 8.5
10 Rivez Reihana 9.4
9 Noah Hotham 7.3
1 George Bower 7.5
2 Codie Taylor 7.5
3 Tamaiti Williams 7.0
4 Scott Barrett 6.8
5 Antonio Shalfoon 7.2
6 Ethan Blackadder 7.3
7 Tom Christie 8.0
8 Christian Lio-Willie 8.9
16 George Bell 7.9
17 Lewis Ponini –
18 Seb Calder 6.3
19 Tahlor Cahill 6.9
20 Corey Kellow 6.6
21 Kyle Preston 6.5
22 James O'Connor 6.4
23 Braydon Ennor 6.5