Reds 31 - 26 Crusaders

Full time

11 Apr 2026

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Suncorp Stadium

Reds vs Crusaders head to head

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The Queensland Reds triumphed 31-26 over the Crusaders in a tightly contested Super Rugby clash at Suncorp Stadium. The Crusaders struck first with a try from Lio-Willie, but the Reds quickly retaliated with three tries in the first half, including a standout performance from McReight. Campbell's accurate conversions added to the Reds' lead, making it 21-12 at halftime. The second half saw the Crusaders fight back, with Bell scoring a try shortly after the break, but the Reds responded with Daugunu and Werchon crossing the line. Despite another late try from Fihaki for the Crusaders, the Reds held on to secure the narrow victory. Key contributions from Gordon and Campbell helped maintain the Reds' momentum throughout the match. This victory marked a significant turnaround after previous losses to the Crusaders earlier in the season.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 25.6°C (Feels like 24.6°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 13.0 km/h, gusting to 30.5 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 8%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
4'

Try

Christian Lio-Willie · Crusaders

0 - 5
11'

Try

Fraser McReight · Reds

5 - 5
12'

Conversion

Jock Campbell · Reds

7 - 5
15'

Try

Carter Gordon · Reds

12 - 5
16'

Conversion

Jock Campbell · Reds

14 - 5
20'

Try

Chay Fihaki · Crusaders

14 - 10
21'

Conversion

Taha Kemara · Crusaders

14 - 12
40'

Try

Tim Ryan · Reds

19 - 12
Halftime 19 - 12
Second Half
43'

Substitution

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips on for Carter Gordon · Reds
46'

Substitution

Tahlor Cahill on for Antonio Shalfoon · Crusaders
48'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Nick Bloomfield · Reds
49'

Substitution

Louie Chapman on for Noah Hotham · Crusaders
49'

Substitution

Finlay Brewis on for George Bower · Crusaders
49'

Substitution

Johnny Lee on for Corey Kellow · Crusaders
50'

Substitution

Richie Asiata on for Matt Faessler · Reds
51'

Substitution

Rivez Reihana on for Taha Kemara · Crusaders
51'

Substitution

Dallas McLeod on for Christian Lio-Willie · Crusaders
52'

Try

George Bell · Crusaders

19 - 17
53'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

19 - 19
58'

Substitution

Jeff Toomaga-Allen on for Aidan Ross · Reds
58'

Substitution

Louis Werchon on for Kalani Thomas · Reds
60'

Substitution

Isaac Henry on for Jock Campbell · Reds
62'

Substitution

Seb Calder on for Fletcher Newell · Crusaders
64'

Substitution

Manumaua Letiu on for George Bell · Crusaders
67'

Substitution

Vaiuta Latu on for Harry Wilson · Reds
73'

Try

Filipo Daugunu · Reds

24 - 19
76'

Substitution

Hamish Muller on for Seru Uru · Reds
77'

Try

Louis Werchon · Reds

29 - 19
78'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips · Reds

31 - 19
81'

Try

Chay Fihaki · Crusaders

31 - 26
81'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana · Crusaders

31 - 21
Fulltime 31 - 26

Player ratings

Reds

15 Jock Campbell 6.7
14 Filipo Daugunu 9.0
13 Josh Flook 7.0
12 Hunter Paisami 7.9
11 Tim Ryan 8.0
10 Carter Gordon 7.0
9 Kalani Thomas 7.5
1 Aidan Ross 6.3
2 Matt Faessler 6.9
3 Nick Bloomfield 6.6
4 Seru Uru 6.4
5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.8
6 Joe Brial 6.4
7 Fraser McReight 7.5
8 Harry Wilson 6.9
16 Richie Asiata 6.9
17 Jeff Toomaga-Allen 6.7
18 Zane Nonggorr 6.3
19 Hamish Muller –
20 Vaiuta Latu 6.4
21 Louis Werchon 7.3
22 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips 6.9
23 Isaac Henry 6.1

Crusaders

15 Johnny McNicholl 7.2
14 Chay Fihaki 7.4
13 Leicester Fainga'anuku 6.1
12 David Havili 6.2
11 Sevu Reece 8.2
10 Taha Kemara 7.0
9 Noah Hotham 5.8
1 George Bower 6.1
2 George Bell 7.9
3 Fletcher Newell 5.8
4 Antonio Shalfoon 6.1
5 Jamie Hannah 7.0
6 Dom Gardiner 6.1
7 Corey Kellow 6.1
8 Christian Lio-Willie 6.8
16 Manumaua Letiu 6.4
17 Finlay Brewis 6.1
18 Seb Calder 5.9
19 Tahlor Cahill 6.4
20 Johnny Lee 6.1
21 Louie Chapman 5.4
22 Rivez Reihana 5.9
23 Dallas McLeod 5.9