Chay Fihaki closes in on 1,000 career metres
Crusaders meet Blues at One NZ Stadium, Friday 5:35pm (Super Rugby Pacific). Crusaders have won 18 of the 21 meetings with Blues since 2016.
The big picture
Crusaders come in 3rd on the ladder with 41 points; Blues are 4th on 38. 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.
Blues are 8–7 in Super Rugby Pacific 2026, averaging 32.1 points for and 32.7 against.
Form
Crusaders have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Chiefs 12–49.
Blues have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Hurricanes 21–57.
Blues have lost their last five.
Head to head
These sides have met 21 times on our records since 2016: Crusaders 18, Blues 3.
Last time out (2026), Crusaders won 52–31 at One NZ Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Crusaders by 37 points in 2023 (52–15).
Players to watch
For Crusaders, watch Sevu Reece (0.6 tries a game in 2026).
For Blues, watch Kurt Eklund (0.2 tries a game in 2026) and Torian Barnes (0.2 tries a game in 2026).
Milestone watch
Chay Fihaki is 26 metres short of 1,000 for their career.
At One NZ Stadium
Crusaders have won 5 of their last 5 at One NZ Stadium.
Blues have won 1 of 3 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.