04 Aug 2018
The MAN-OF-THE-MATCH accolade has gone to Crusaders flyhalf Richie
Mo'unga.
04 Aug 2018
The Lions finished the game with 56% possession and 66% territory. They should have done more with that.
The Lions' driving maul also did not work to great effect today, while their ball poachers were ineffective...
04 Aug 2018
But give credit to the Lions, they came to play! The Crusaders were just more clinical when it really mattered, taking every opportunity that came their way. The Lions, on the other hand, squandered several chances.
04 Aug 2018
The Crusaders win their 9th Super Rugby title!
The Lions have become the first team in the competition's history to lose three finals in a row...
04 Aug 2018
FULL-TIME: Crusaders 37-18 Lions
04 Aug 2018
82'- The Crusaders win a turnover and promptly boot it out to end proceedings...
04 Aug 2018
81'- 18 phases of Lions attack before they win a penalty. Jantjies will set up another attacking lineout...
04 Aug 2018
80'- The hooter sounds as the Lions attack inside the Crusaders 22m area...
04 Aug 2018
79'- One final attacking chance for the Lions as they win another penalty at ruck time.
Jantjies sets up a lineout inside the red zone... Can the Lions finish on a high note?
04 Aug 2018
76'- The Crusaders win a penalty on the ground to relieve some pressure, just as Ryan Crotty arrives from back from the sin-bin.
The Crusaders won that 10-minute period 7-5 despite being down a man...
04 Aug 2018
76'- Hooker Corne Fourie and centre Howard Mnisi also on now for the Lions...
04 Aug 2018
75'- Just as I write about penalties, the Crusaders concede their 13th penalty of the game. It gives the Lions another attacking opportunity...
04 Aug 2018
75'- PENALTIES CONCEDED
Crusaders 12
Lions 5
04 Aug 2018
72'- The Crusaders have just been far more clinical than the Lions today. The Lions defence also let them down at crucial times...
04 Aug 2018
70'- CONVERSION slotted by Mo'unga.
Crusaders 37-18 Lions
04 Aug 2018
69'- TRY to the Crusaders as lock Scott Barrett goes over under the posts! They caught the Lions napping after taking a quick throw in. Also a great sniping break from winger George Bridge...
04 Aug 2018
69'- Dillon Smit is on at scrumhalf for the Lions, replacing Ross Cronje.
04 Aug 2018
68'- Jantjies slips and misses the conversion to the left.
Crusaders 30-18 Lions
04 Aug 2018
67' - TRY to the Lions as hooker Malcolm Marx barges over after relentless pressure!
04 Aug 2018
66'- YELLOW CARD for Crusaders centre Ryan Crotty after another cynical penalty conceded.
04 Aug 2018
65'- Meanwhile, Marnus Schoeman is on at flank for the Lions, replacing Cyle Brink.
04 Aug 2018
65'- After 10 phases of Lions attack on the Crusaders tryline, the visitors win another penalty. This time they set up a lineout five metres out...
04 Aug 2018
63'- But the Lions look to hit right back. They're not giving up...
04 Aug 2018
62'- CONVERSION slotted by Mo'unga.
Crusaders 30-13 Lions
04 Aug 2018
61'- TRY to the Crusaders as scrumhalf Mitchell Drummond scores under the posts. It was their first chance of the second half and they pounced! Clinical!
04 Aug 2018
60'- The Lions have enjoyed 70% territory and 62% possession in this game!
04 Aug 2018
60'- Michael Alaalatoa is on at prop for the Crusaders, replacing Joe Moody.
04 Aug 2018
59'- It's a horrible strike from Combrinck, who drags it to the left...
04 Aug 2018
58'- More pressure on the Crusaders as wing Seta Tamanivalu can't hold on to a cross-kick from Jantjies. He is then penalised for holding on, allowing the Lions to kick for goal.
Ruan Combrinck will line up a long-range shot at goal...
04 Aug 2018
56'- Lourens Erasmus on at lock for the Lions, replacing Marvin Orie.
04 Aug 2018
55'- Mitchell Drummond on at scrumhalf for the Crusaders, replacing Bryn Hall.
Flank Heiden Bedwell-Curtis is also off, with Peter Samu replacing him.
04 Aug 2018
54'- Aphiwe Dyantyi is on at left wing for the Lions, replacing Courtnall Skosan
04 Aug 2018
53'- CONVERSION slotted by Jantjies.
Crusaders 23-13 Lions
04 Aug 2018
52'- TRY to the Lions as Cyle Brink busts through the defensive wall and runs 20m to score!
04 Aug 2018
51'- Crusaders prop Joe Moody has failed his head injury assessment test so Codie Taylor remains on for the remainder of the match...
04 Aug 2018
51'- METRES MADE ON ATTACK
Crusaders 166m
Lions 209m
04 Aug 2018
49'- Oh dear, the Lions front row comes up and concedes a penalty. That's a massive moment in this final...
04 Aug 2018
47'- The referee however goes back for a penalty advantage and the Lions opt for a scrum five metres out...
04 Aug 2018
47'- NO TRY! Replays show Jantjies millimetres short of the tryline.
04 Aug 2018
47'- TMO CALL
Jantjies almost goes over under the posts. The TMO is called into action to check a possible grounding...
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