While denying the first super point finish of the season, the Crusaders retained their lead atop the Super Rugby Pacific standings with seven wins and two losses to their name.
The RugbyPass Round Table writers answer the big questions at the mid-point of the Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season.
The Crusaders have the luxury of consistency as they further their pursuit of another title. But this week, something of a wildcard Blues side stand in their way.
Super Rugby Pacific's week-by-week Player of the Year voting system has been bringing fans an insight into which players have been impressing opposition the most in 2025.
The eighth round of Super Rugby Pacific saw Moana Pasifika create more history as the Chiefs and Blues battled manfully to wins in the Hamilton and Auckland.
All Black and Crusaders winger Sevu Reece will line up in the midfield for the first time in his Super Rugby career when the Crusaders face the Drua in Fiji.Â
Take a bow, Moana Pasifika. Ardie Savea's men have stormed the gates of Apollo Projects Stadium and claimed victory over the Crusaders, a rare achievement for any team.
Moana Pasifika arrived in Christchurch eager to create more history and capitalize on their strong yet inconsistent form in 2025.
A number of returning players from injury and a new No. 10 headline the Crusaders' team naming for Moana Pasifika this week.
Another barnstorming performance from young Crusaders hooker Ioane Moananu caught plenty of eyes over the weekend, with the 24-year-old's contribution a key factor in the Crusaders' big win over the Blues.