Crusaders player ratings vs Blues | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying finals

Rob Penney's Crusaders defeated the Blues 52-31 in a Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, booking their place in the semi-finals. The Blues were reduced to 14 men after Malachi Wrampling-Alec received a red card for a head-high tackle on Leicester Fainga'anuku, proving to be a turning point in the match. The Crusaders extended their perfect record in home playoff games to 33, while the Blues' semi-final destiny now depends on the Chiefs' result on Saturday night in Hamilton.