Chay Fihaki closes in on 1,000 career metres
Crusaders meet Queensland Reds at One NZ Stadium, Friday 5:35pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Crusaders have won 8 of the 10 meetings with Queensland Reds since 2016.
The big picture
Crusaders come in 3rd on the ladder with 41 points; Queensland Reds are 5th on 37. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Crusaders are 8–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 33.9 points for and 29 against.
Queensland Reds are 8–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 25.9 points for and 28.8 against.
Form
Crusaders have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Chiefs 12–49.
Queensland Reds have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Chiefs 24–46.
Head to head
These sides have met 10 times on our records since 2016: Crusaders 8, Queensland Reds 2.
Last time out (2026), Queensland Reds won 31–26 at Suncorp Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Crusaders by 33 points in 2016 (38–5).
Players to watch
For Crusaders, watch Kurtis MacDonald (0.3 tries a game in 2026).
For Queensland Reds, watch Vaiuta Latu (0.1 tries a game in 2026).
Milestone watch
Chay Fihaki is 26 metres short of 1,000 for their career.
Ben Volavola is set to play game 50.
At One NZ Stadium
Crusaders have won 5 of their last 5 at One NZ Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Crusaders go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.