Crusaders defeat Reds to secure Super Rugby Pacific semi-final spot

Friday 6 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 9:21pm

In this story Crusaders, Scott Barrett, Tamaiti Williams, Noah Hotham, Ethan Blackadder, Kyle Preston

The Crusaders won 32-12 against the Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. Five tries, including one from Noah Hotham, helped secure the victory. The result ensures the Crusaders advance to next weekend's semi-finals while the Reds are eliminated from the play-offs.

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1. RNZFri 6 Jun 2025, 6:31pm

   Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Crusaders v Reds (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via The PressFri 6 Jun 2025, 9:02pm

   Super Rugby Pacific: Halfback Noah Hotham’s genius seals Crusaders’ win over Reds (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 6 Jun 2025, 9:21pm

   Crusaders scrum the Reds out of the play-offs (opens in new tab)