The NSW Waratahs' game against the Crusaders at Christchurch Stadium in New Zealand hurt in more ways than one.

After 29 minutes, the Australian rugby team were up 29-0 and on the brink of winning their first match in Christchurch for 14 years.

However, when the full time siren blew, the hosts left the field with a 31-29 victory.

The Crusaders' comeback was statistically the biggest ever comeback in Super Rugby history, and also Australia’s 39th consecutive Super Rugby loss against Kiwi opposition.

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NSW players Nick Phipps and Taqele Naiyaravoro were both sent to the sin bin at crucial moments, and the usually composed Bernard Foley missed a penalty goal with less than five minutes remaining that would have all but assured victory.

Not only did the Kiwi side claim a historic victory, but they managed to troll the under-fire Israel Folau in the process.

Folau avoided punishment, but offered to walk away from his Rugby Australia contract if his position was deemed to be untenable after stating gay people should go to "hell" unless they "repent their sins and turn to God".

Parts of the sporting world weren't happy with his comments, and the people at Christchurch Stadium decided to take a stand.

They played YMCA over the speakers, much to the pleasure of Twitter.

To the DJ who trolled Israel Falou by playing YMCA I salute you. #CRUvWAR — Sam Smith (@sgowsmith1988) May 12, 2018









Whoever chose to play YMCA at AMI Stadium tonight especially for Israel Folau I salute you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 #CRUvWAR — Nick Brown (@TheNickCRBrown) May 12, 2018





The ami stadium MC is an absolute troll lol. The YMCA Song was played throwing savage shade at Izzy Folau...gold 😂🔴⚫ great to get the W 🔴⚫ #CRUvWAR pic.twitter.com/T9edaq5d7L — Malcolm Searle🔥🥝 (@MalcolmSearle01) May 12, 2018





Watching @crusadersrugby v @NSWWaratahs on @SkySportsRugby, superbly tense finish...79th minute time-off for knock-on. Music:



“Young man, there’s no need to feel down I said young man...”



YMCA blaring out!



Super Rugby can get away with that though! #CRUvWAR — Stewart John (@stewartleejohn) May 12, 2018





Nothing explains New Zealand's rugby dominance over Australia like the Crusaders coming back from 29-0 down against the Waratahs, leading 31-29 with 2 minutes to play, and the guy running the stadium music in Christchurch plays YMCA and the crowd sings and dances. #CRUvWAR — Sam Hill (@SamHill886) May 12, 2018





Epic troll from @crusadersrugby ground announcer/dj. PA system is blasting out YMCA by The Village People during the closing stages of #CRUvWAR. Home side leads 31-29. — Hamish Neal (@hamishneal) May 12, 2018









Playing YMCA for Folau lol#CRUvWAR — Paul (@rugga13) May 12, 2018









The Crusaders playing YMCA over the p.a. system in a game where Folau is playing 😂😂 #CRUvWAR — Gareth Hopkins (@GarHop78) May 12, 2018









Well played @crusadersrugby playing the Village People’s YMCA. Aimed at Izzy? I hope so #CRUvWAR #SuperRugby — Anthony R (@aroseworn) May 12, 2018









The game needs to stop, while everyone surrounds Folau in village people costumes with YMCA in the background #CRUvWAR pic.twitter.com/4uLCUTGwMl — Sam Rice (@SamRicez) May 12, 2018



