Crusaders defeat Highlanders in Christchurch Super Rugby Pacific match

Friday 23 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 9:19pm

In this story Crusaders, Highlanders, Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Sevu Reece

The Crusaders secured a narrow victory against the Highlanders at Apollo Projects Stadium. Sevu Reece set a Super Rugby Pacific career try-scoring record during the match, which was decided after Cameron Millar missed a penalty attempt at full-time.

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1. StuffFri 23 May 2025, 5:00am

   Crusaders v Highlanders: All you need to know ahead of the southern derby in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 6:45pm

   Crusaders v Highlanders: Live updates from Super Rugby Pacific round 15 (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 8:55pm

   Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overcome Highlanders in Christchurch thriller (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 23 May 2025, 9:19pm

   Reece bags record as Crusaders edge Highlanders (opens in new tab)