Crusaders vs Highlanders – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
29:18
14/03/2026 at 02:05 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Super Rugby - Round 5
  • Referee: Way J. (Aus)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaStan Sport
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Go, Sky Sports+

Match Stats

Tries
42
Conversion goals
31
Conversion goal attempts
42
Penalty goals
12
Penalty goal attempts
12
Goals %
8075
Dropped goals
00
Dropped goal attempts
00
Total runs
11077
Metres run with ball
363386
Yellow cards
30

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (12 - 15)
  • 4', Jordan W. (Try),
  • 5', Reihana R. (Missed Conversion),
  • 15', Taylor C. 🟨,
  • 20', Lee J. , Bell G. ,
  • 20', Tele'a T. (Try),
  • 21', Millar C. (Missed Conversion),
  • 26', Havili D. , McLeod D. ,
  • 27', Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens J. (Try),
  • 28', Millar C. (Conversion Goal),
  • 29', Bell G. , Lee J. ,
  • 31', Newell F. (Try),
  • 31', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 36', Dunshea M. , Haig O. ,
  • 36', Millar C. (Penalty Goal),
  • 37', Brewis F. 🟨,
  • 38', Lavanini T. , Lasaqa V. ,
  • 2nd Half (17 - 3)
  • 43', Lee J. , Bower G. ,
  • 46', Millar C. (Penalty Goal),
  • 47', Bower G. , Lee J. ,
  • 48', Ennor B. , Faingaanuku L. ,
  • 51', Lee J. (Try),
  • 52', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 56', Lee J. (Try),
  • 57', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 58', Taylor J. , Vikena S. ,
  • 58', Taavao A. , Wingham R. ,
  • 59', Lio-Willie C. , Saifoloi X. ,
  • 59', Taylor C. , Bell G. ,
  • 61', Millar C. , Pasitoa R. ,
  • 63', Fihaki C. 🟨,
  • 66', de Groot E. , Bartlett J. ,
  • 68', Reihana R. (Penalty Goal),
  • 69', Brewis F. , Bower G. ,
  • 69', Newell F. , Calder S. ,
  • 71', Casey L. , Broughton N. ,
  • 71', Tangitau C. , Lennox A. ,
  • 71', Hotham N. , Preston K. ,
  • 80+1', Shalfoon A. , Tucker W. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Crusaders
71.6%
Draw
4%
Highlanders
24.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
68.9% 4.2% 26.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Crusaders has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.7%)
  • Highlanders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)
  • Crusaders - Highlanders Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.29
    (1.34)
    22.45
    (21.96)
    3.81
    (3.44)
    8.1%
    (8.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 54.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-10)
    What is the prediction for Crusaders - Highlanders?
  • Users Predictions: 1 users predict this event. Crusaders will win (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. Crusaders (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 32:22.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 11).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 3.
    • Highlanders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Crusaders is the team to beat.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Crusaders won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 571:355. (average 28.6:17.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Crusaders won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 329:184. (average 29.9:16.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Crusaders - Highlanders were as follows:
    13.02.2026 Highlanders - Crusaders 25:23
    23.05.2025 Crusaders - Highlanders 15:12
    26.04.2025 Highlanders - Crusaders 10:43
    11.05.2024 Highlanders - Crusaders 32:29
    03.03.2023 Crusaders - Highlanders 52:15
    Latest results of Crusaders
    07.03.2026 Blues - Crusaders 29:13
    28.02.2026 Chiefs - Crusaders 33:43
    21.02.2026 Crusaders - Brumbies 24:50
    13.02.2026 Highlanders - Crusaders 25:23
    21.06.2025 Crusaders - Chiefs 16:12
    Latest results of Highlanders
    06.03.2026 Highlanders - Western Force 39:31
    27.02.2026 Reds - Highlanders 31:14
    21.02.2026 Highlanders - Chiefs 23:26
    13.02.2026 Highlanders - Crusaders 25:23
    30.05.2025 Highlanders - Chiefs 24:41
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Reds (5)32 : 12
    2Chiefs (1)Blues (6)19 : 20
    3Chiefs (1)Bye
    4Brumbies (3)Hurricanes (4)35 : 28

    Semi-finals
    1Crusaders (2)Blues (6)21 : 14
    2Chiefs (1)Brumbies (3)37 : 17

    Final
    1Crusaders (2)Chiefs (1)16 : 12