Crusaders player ratings vs Chiefs | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals

Rob Penney's Crusaders were eliminated from the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition after a heavy 49-12 defeat to the Chiefs in the semi-finals. The Crusaders conceded six tries in the first half alone, struggling to contain the Chiefs' attacking threats throughout the match. The defeat marks the end of an era for Penney and several key players including Sevu Reece, Dallas McLeod, and Braydon Ennor, while Jono Gibbes' Chiefs now await the winner of the Hurricanes vs Blues semi-final to determine the venue for their fourth consecutive Super Rugby Pacific final.