Chiefs
33 - 43
Crusaders
28 Feb 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 3
FMG Stadium Waikato
The Crusaders emerged victorious against the Chiefs with a score of 43-33 in a high-scoring Super Rugby clash. Quinn Tupaea opened the scoring for the Chiefs with an early try, followed by another from Etene Nanai-Seturo, putting them in a strong position. However, the Crusaders responded swiftly with tries from George Bell and Noah Hotham, showcasing their attacking prowess. Christian Lio-Willie was instrumental for the Crusaders, scoring two tries, including one just after halftime. Despite a late surge from the Chiefs, highlighted by tries from Tupou Vaa'i and Emoni Narawa, they could not close the gap. Taha Kemara's kicking contributed significantly to the Crusaders' success, as he converted multiple tries and added a penalty. The match was a thrilling display of rugby, with both teams demonstrating their offensive capabilities throughout.
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Weather
Temperature: 20.9°C (Feels like 20.9°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 9.8 km/h, gusting to 18.2 km/h Humidity: 66% Cloud Cover: 52%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 4' try Quinn Tupaea
- 5' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 7' try Etene Nanai-Seturo
- 8' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 18' try George Bell
- 19' conversion Taha Kemara
- 21' try Samisoni Taukei'aho
- 22' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 25' try Noah Hotham
- 25' conversion Taha Kemara
- 28' try Christian Lio-Willie
- 28' conversion Taha Kemara
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' penalty Taha Kemara
- 51' try Christian Lio-Willie
- 52' conversion Taha Kemara
- 52' substitution Kaylum Boshier
- 52' substitution George Dyer
- 57' try David Havili
- 58' substitution Antonio Shalfoon
- 58' substitution Leicester Fainga'anuku
- 58' substitution Ethan Blackadder
- 61' substitution Tamaiti Williams
- 63' substitution Fletcher Newell
- 63' substitution George Bell
- 64' substitution Etene Nanai-Seturo
- 64' substitution Samisoni Taukei'aho
- 65' substitution Jared Proffit
- 65' substitution Josh Lord
- 66' try Christian Lio-Willie
- 66' conversion Chay Fihaki
- 66' substitution Taha Kemara
- 67' substitution Xavier Roe
- 69' yellow_card Noah Hotham
- 71' substitution Sevu Reece
- 72' try Tupou Vaa'i
- 73' conversion Josh Jacomb
- 79' try Emoni Narawa
- 79' yellow_card_complete Noah Hotham
- 80' full_time