The Crusaders secured a hard-fought 29-18 victory over the Highlanders in the South Island derby, overcoming poor discipline and three yellow cards to claim an important Super Rugby Pacific win.
The Crusaders produced a stunning turnaround to defeat the Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton, overturning an early deficit in a rematch of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific final.
The Crusaders edged out the Blues in a gripping Super Rugby Pacific Round 10 clash in Christchurch, winning 25–22 thanks to a late penalty by James O’Connor.