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Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals
Here is how the Crusaders rated against the Blues.
Henry Lee
05 Jun 2026, 23:53
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Blues player ratings vs Crusaders | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals
History was stacked heavily against the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday evening, and in the end, the Crusaders' perfect record i…
Ned Lester
05 Jun 2026, 23:49
Super Rugby CEO shares 'bloody great news' on 2026 ticket sales
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Ned Lester
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Still no Beauden Barrett for Blues' qualifying final in Christchurch
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Ned Lester
02 Jun 2026, 21:00
Crusaders-Blues qualifying final sells out in 20 minutes
The 25,000-seat stadium has now sold out each of the five Crusaders games it has hosted, as well as the four further games held th…
Ned Lester
01 Jun 2026, 17:26
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round sixteen
The Blues are set to travel to One New Zealand Stadium for the first round of the playoffs after losing 59-34 to the Chiefs.
Adam Julian
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Eli Oudenryn: 'It's always been a dream since I was a kid'
"Yeah, no, it's very special. It's always been a dream since I was a kid, so good to tick that off."
Henry Lee
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Opinion
Chiefs vs Blues takes: The All Blacks lock hierarchy, Blues tease playoff mode
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Second-half Chiefs blitz send Blues to Christchurch for Qualifying Final
The Chiefs will host the Queensland Reds in a Qualifying Final next Saturday night in Hamilton, at 7:05pm NZST.
Henry Lee
30 May 2026, 1:56
Anton Segner labelled 'non-negotiable' All Blacks selection by Super Rugby champ
The drums continue to beat for an Anton Segner All Blacks call-up after the flanker's clean sweep at the Blues Awards night, where…
Ned Lester
27 May 2026, 21:20
Blues Development Player of the Year earns debut as Cotter manages injuries
The Blues' last team announcement of the round-robin comes with mixed news on the injury front, and a potential debut for the club…
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Aussie Super Rugby takes: Reds' key men, Dylan Pietsch Australians form winger
It now makes for a delicious final round of Super Rugby Pacific where first and second spots are locked down, but the position of …
John Ferguson
25 May 2026, 1:56
Opinion
The five performers of the week from Super Rugby Pacific round fifteen
Sevu “Oh” Reece “Lightning” caught the visitors napping more than once. His juggle and offload leading up to Johnny McNich…
Adam Julian
23 May 2026, 14:33
The shock team that ‘could miss out’ as Super Rugby playoff race heats up
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney has tipped the Crusaders to make the big dance in Super Rugby Pacific.
Finn Morton
20 May 2026, 18:33
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Transfer market: Five off-contract value targets for New Zealand Super Rugby teams
With Super Rugby Pacific coming into the last two rounds of competition for 2026, there are many New Zealand players whose contrac…
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