Waratahs 33-32 Crusaders

Saturday 2 August 2014 13:21, UK

Image: Sydney played host to Super Rugby's showpiece event for the first time with the Waratahs topping the regular season table
Image: The home fans were expectant as they filed into the stadium
Image: Equally, the travelling Crusaders contingent were in high spirits
Image: At stake, a maiden Super Rugby crown for the Waratahs or a record-breaking eigth for the Crusaders
Image: Waratahs captain Michael Hooper led his side into battle in front of the partisan Sydney crowd
Image: It was the home side who drew first blood with a Bernard Foley penalty, much to delight of their fans
Image: Their lead was extended when Adam Ashley-Cooper forced his way over the whitewash
Image: After being on the wrong end of a flying start, the Crusaders finally started to find their flow
Image: And they soon got their reward as flanker Matt Todd slid over their first try of the match
Image: The Crusaders suffered a major blow midway through the first half as Dan Carter was forced off with an injury
Image: Nemani Nadolo raced home shortly after the break to draw the Crusaders level
Image: But a second Ashley-Cooper try nudged the Waratahs back ahead
Image: In a kicking duel with Colin Slade, Bernard Foley had the final say as he gave the Waratahs a 33-32 win with a last-gasp three-pointer...
Image: ...Leaving the 'Tahs elated after securing their first ever Super Rugby crown, while the Crusaders were heartbroken after missing a record-breaking eighth
Image: While the Crusaders were left dejected following their last-gasp heartache
Image: Hooper was struggling to hold back the tears after leading his side to victory
Image: Sydney came alive to the tune of fireworks as the Waratahs celebrated an historic victory
Image: The Super Rugby champions owe much of their success to Israel Folau, who chalked up 12 tries - matched only by Nadolo - during their winning campaign

Waratahs 33-32 Crusaders

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