Waratahs vs Crusaders – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Rugby union Super Rugby Waratahs - Crusaders
Result
33:48
16/05/2025 at 05:35 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Super Rugby - Round 14
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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canadaCanadaTSN+
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colombiaColombiaDisney+
mexicoMexicoDisney+
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uruguayUruguayDisney+
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Match Stats

Tries
57
Conversion Goals
45
Conversion Goal Attempts
57
Penalty Goals
01
Penalty Goal Attempts
01
Goals %
8075
Dropped Goals
00
Dropped Goal Attempts
00
Total Runs
12597
Metres Run With Ball
278507

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (7 - 31)
  • 3', McNicholl J. (Try),
  • 5', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 9', Ennor B. (Try),
  • 10', Reihana R. (Missed Conversion),
  • 16', Moananu I. (Try),
  • 17', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 23', Gleeson L. (Try),
  • 23', Edmed T. (Conversion Goal),
  • 28', Fihaki C. (Try),
  • 29', Reihana R. (Conversion Goal),
  • 34', Leota R. , Sinclair H. ,
  • 40+2', Grace C. (Try),
  • 40+3', Reihana R. (Missed Conversion),
  • 2nd Half (26 - 17)
  • 41', Botha D. , Tupou T. ,
  • 45', Gleeson L. (Try),
  • 46', Edmed T. (Conversion Goal),
  • 50', Williams T. , Bower G. ,
  • 50', Moananu I. , Bell G. ,
  • 50', Sykes-Martin K. , Calder S. ,
  • 50', Strange Q. , Cahill T. ,
  • 50', Ennor B. , McLeod D. ,
  • 51', McNicholl J. , O'Connor J. ,
  • 53', Amatosero M. (Try),
  • 53', Edmed T. (Conversion Goal),
  • 56', Lio-Willie C. , Kellow C. ,
  • 59', Reece S. (Try),
  • 60', O'Connor J. (Conversion Goal),
  • 60', Gordon J. , Wilson T. ,
  • 62', Hotham N. , Preston K. ,
  • 64', Porecki D. , Vailanu M. ,
  • 65', O'Donnell H. , Foketi L. ,
  • 65', Bell A. , Lambert T. ,
  • 65', Lee-Warner F. , Grant B. ,
  • 68', Edmed T. , Bowen J. ,
  • 71', Lancaster D. (Try),
  • 73', Bowen J. (Conversion Goal),
  • 75', O'Connor J. (Penalty Goal),
  • 77', Christie T. (Try),
  • 78', O'Connor J. (Conversion Goal),
  • 80', Reilly T. (Try),
  • 80', Bowen J. (Missed Conversion),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Waratahs
37.2%
Draw
4.3%
Crusaders
58.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
28.5% 3.9% 67.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

28.9% 4% 66.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Waratahs has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+8.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Waratahs's performance.
  • Crusaders has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.1%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Crusaders might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Waratahs than the current prediction. (-8.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Waratahs that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Crusaders than the current prediction. (+8.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Crusaders could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Waratahs - Crusaders Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.5
    (3.26)
    21.68
    (24)
    1.57
    (1.38)
    8.3%
    (7.6%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 52.50
  • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-4)
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Super Rugby (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Waratahs won 3.
    • Recent form of Waratahs has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Crusaders is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Waratahs may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Crusaders is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Waratahs won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 343:414. (average 24.5:29.6).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Waratahs won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 202:222. (average 25.3:27.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Waratahs - Crusaders were as follows:
    12.04.2024 Waratahs - Crusaders 43:40
    02.03.2024 Crusaders - Waratahs 24:37
    27.05.2023 Crusaders - Waratahs 42:18
    Latest results of Waratahs
    09.05.2025 Waratahs - Reds 21:28
    03.05.2025 Brumbies - Waratahs 40:17
    18.04.2025 Fijian Drua - Waratahs 28:14
    11.04.2025 Waratahs - Chiefs 21:14
    04.04.2025 Moana Pasifika - Waratahs 45:28
    Latest results of Crusaders
    10.05.2025 Crusaders - Chiefs 19:35
    26.04.2025 Highlanders - Crusaders 10:43
    18.04.2025 Crusaders - Blues 25:22
    11.04.2025 Hurricanes - Crusaders 24:31
    04.04.2025 Fijian Drua - Crusaders 14:31
    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