Blues
29 - 13
Crusaders
07 Maw 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 4
Eden Park
The Blues secured a convincing 29-13 victory over the Crusaders at Eden Park. Caleb Clarke was the standout player, scoring three tries and showcasing his exceptional speed and finishing ability. The Blues took an early lead with a try from Clarke, followed by two more tries from Codemeru Vai and Clarke again, establishing a 21-6 lead at halftime. The Crusaders managed to score through Codie Taylor and Rivez Reihana, but their efforts were thwarted by a dominant Blues defense. Beauden Barrett's accurate kicking added to the Blues' tally, converting all but one try. The Crusaders struggled with discipline, with Dom Gardiner receiving a yellow card that hampered their momentum. Ultimately, the Blues capitalized on their chances, marking a significant win after previous losses to the Crusaders this season.
Tywydd
Tymheredd: 20.7°C (Tymheredd o'r fod 20.1°C) Amodau: PartlyCloudy Gwynt: 11.5 km/h, gusting to 24.1 km/h Lleithder: 56% Cwmwl: 38%
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 2' penalty Rivez Reihana
- 3' try Caleb Clarke
- 4' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 6' yellow_card Dom Gardiner
- 8' try Caleb Clarke
- 16' yellow_card_complete Dom Gardiner
- 21' try Codemeru Vai
- 22' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 30' yellow_card Caleb Clarke
- 32' try Codie Taylor
- 32' substitution Jamie Hannah
- 36' try Rivez Reihana
- 40' substitution Taha Kemara
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 40' yellow_card_complete Caleb Clarke
- 42' substitution Torian Barnes
- 48' try Caleb Clarke
- 49' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 49' substitution Dom Gardiner
- 49' substitution George Bower
- 52' substitution Ethan Blackadder
- 52' substitution Ofa Tu'ungafasi
- 53' substitution Pita Ahki
- 54' substitution Kurt Eklund
- 57' substitution Finlay Christie
- 58' substitution Fletcher Newell
- 64' substitution Marcel Renata
- 71' substitution Noah Hotham
- 74' penalty Beauden Barrett
- 78' substitution Codie Taylor
- 80' full_time