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Crusaders edge 5–0 on season record, scoring margin, recent form and recent meetings. 45 meetings in Super Rugby Pacific on record. A read of the stats, not a tip.
Crusaders lead the head to head 31–13 (1 draw) from 45 meetings since 1996.
2026: Crusaders 8–7, Highlanders 5–9. Crusaders have the better margin, +4.9 a game to -6.9.
Last five: Crusaders 4 wins, Highlanders 2.
Crusaders average more tries per game: 5.1 to 3.1.
At home: Crusaders win 83%, Highlanders 58% (every game we hold).
Crusaders’ biggest win in the rivalry: 52–15 in 2023, by 37.
Highlanders’ biggest win in the rivalry: 23–6 in 1999, by 17.
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Head to head
3145 games · 1 drawn since 199613
14 Mar 2026 · Apollo Projects Stadium, ChristchurchCrusaders 29Highlanders 18
13 Feb 2026 · Forsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinCrusaders 23Highlanders 25
23 May 2025 · Apollo Projects Stadium, ChristchurchCrusaders 15Highlanders 12