18 May 2024

As it happened: Brumbies take down Crusaders, 31-24

9:58 pm on 18 May 2024
Fergus Burke of the Crusaders during the Super Rugby Pacific Rugby match, Crusaders Vs Brumbies, at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 24th March 2023.

Fergus Burke of the Crusaders during the Super Rugby Pacific Rugby match, Crusaders Vs Brumbies, at Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 24th March 2023. Photo: John Davidson / Photosport

The Crusaders' season is all but over after suffering a dramatic last minute defeat to the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday evening.

The Brumbies were awarded a penalty try in the final seconds to claim the 31-24 win.

Team lists

Brumbies: 15 Tom Wright, 14 Andy Muirhead, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Tamati Tua, 11 Ollie Sapsford, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Ryan Lonergan, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Jahrome Brown, 6 Nick Frost, 5 Cadeyrn Neville, 4 Darcy Swain, 3 Allan Alaalatoa (c), 2 Connal McInerney, 1 James Slipper

Bench: 16 Liam Bowron, 17 Rhys van Nek, 18 Sosefo Kautai, 19 Tom Hooper, 20 Luke Reimer, 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Jack Debreczeni, 23 Ben O'Donnell

Crusaders: 15 Johnny McNicholl, 14 Chay Fihaki, 13 Jone Rova, 12 David Havili, 11 Sevu Reece, 10 Fergus Burke, 9 Noah Hotham, 8 Christian Lio-Willie, 7 Tom Christie, 6 Cullen Grace, 5 Quinten Strange, 4 Antonio Shalfoon, 3 Fletcher Newell, 2 Codie Taylor (c), 1 Joe Moody

Bench: 16 George Bell, 17 George Bower, 18 Seb Calder, 19 Jamie Hannah, 20 Dom Gardiner, 21 Mitch Drummond, 22 Rivez Reihana, 23 Macca Springer