Super Rugby Pacific | Crusaders v Blues - Round 9 Highlights

Rugby Pacific | Crusaders v Blues - Round 9 Highlights
In one of the matches of the Super Rugby Pacific season, the Blues overcame the Crusaders in a classic, clinching their first victory in Christchurch since 2004.
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[@Thembisile13]

I was in Year 12 when the Blues won...I actually cried when the whistle blew at the end...Once a Blue always a Blue

[@fomofud9479]

As a Saffa I was a Blue for this game. Well played!

[@d-stroyer6888]

Im a Bulls fan and the Blues is my 2nd team i support blues always now they my favorite team in super rugby ill always stay a blues fan

[@lesblase3667]

@@d-stroyer6888 legend mate. Blues for life 💙

[@d-stroyer6888]

@@lesblase3667 awe bro Blues 4 life👊

[@punafaavae6390]

Blues 4EVER Go the Mighty Auckland Blues Saturday night Finals Eden Park

[@christiancatley4120]

As a Blues fan. Happy to see them finally get a win in Christchurch for the first time since 2004. But what a game it was between the two best teams in the competition.

[@juniorndlovu3310]

Rieko Ioane was like “not today buddy”😂

[@juniorndlovu3310]

@@CoolCoyote actually been a while since I saw him put the ball down the way he used to, guess he’s outgrown it. Indeed he has been superb

[@archvermin]

@@CoolCoyote I reckon he's progressed visibly since. He was one of the stand out performers in our average northern tour last year, and gone about his shift with a cool head.

[@grith1]

@@CoolCoyote yeah get over it hes 1 of the best centre/wings we have at the moment and he's young still that was like 2 years ago. let the man play footy the way he wants too.

[@tupekalifa6685]

@@CoolCoyote His the best 13 in NZ

[@natethen2595]

☝️🏾

[@RTBChristisLife]

Reiko Iaone take a bow son!

[@olivermadden5083]

Best game of Super Rugby I’ve seen in years. The two best teams in the competition more than lived up to the hype - what a contest. Was worth getting up early for over here in the UK!. The Crusaders/Blues rivalry is back to the great heights of old.

[@pnua]

Luke Romano has been immense for the blues. Bittersweet moment for him tonight playing against former team mates and against a franchise that's been big part of his rugby career.

[@pt6595]

didn't look bitter sweet for him at the end tho, mans had a Huge grin haha

[@diulikadikaday]

Yep, I was wondering what he would have been thinking. But the man seems to be a proper professional and put in the mahi his team needed.

[@samsonmorrell]

And who no longer wanted him

[@moosa53]

@@diulikadikaday Yes mate honestly seeing him motivate the forward pack was smthg else. Good to see him in Blues

[@proudkiwi7641]

On behalf of all of Wellington I would like to formally thank Auckland for beating Canterbury. So thank you.

[@diulikadikaday]

Wow, did someone outside Auckland actually want Auckland to win? Things sure have changed since I was a kid (in the 90s!)

[@professionalprocrastinator8103]

@@diulikadikaday I'm a french Hurricanes supporter and I'm absolutely chuffed for the Blues so I think it checks out. Things have changed

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@professionalprocrastinator8103 you must be happy with where le bleus are tracking:))

[@McMassive25]

On behalf of NSW and Australia I second that

[@paulthomson2288]

on behalf of people who don't self appoint themselves...speak for yourself.

[@JrRyder44]

Canes fan here but that game was immense. Blues mean business this year. I have a feeling we might see this teams in the finals again.. Or maybe the mighty Canes might surprise everyone 😂😂

[@SamuelJohnsonYT]

The Hurricanes haven't been doing well in this competition

[@nachodropkick7022]

good joke 😂

[@joshf8241]

The canes have fans? I wouldn't have known seeing as I always see empty yellow seats every time they play

[@joeyroberts7185]

@@joshf8241 Haha true

[@williamalbert290]

33-32

[@KernowekTim]

A 'game of two Captains'. Awesome display. Bloody well done to the Blues. Great attitude, great leadership.

[@seanyshepfit]

Ain't that the truth. Papali'i was superb, Scott Barrett,well enough said. Taylor did all he could when he took over though

[@KernowekTim]

@@seanyshepfit Taylor is a superb warrior. He never quits. Eklund is looking sharp at two, too.

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@seanyshepfit Papali'i is the only nailed on forward for the AB's.IMHO. But then again,with Foster in charge.....

[@seanyshepfit]

@@richardscanlan3167 he's so good. Absolute beast. Him vs Tom Curry when NZ play England will be awesome to watch

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@seanyshepfit agreed.Curry is also the real deal. The problem for Papali'i is what kind of support is he going to have around him. The AB "forwards' haven't exactly covered themselves in glory in recent yrs.

[@masora6773]

As a South African I salute the blues🔥🔥

[@Jason_Todd904]

As a Blues fan growing up we never had a 1st 5 command that position since Carlos left respectfully, we always had the squads but never the flyhalf..Beaudy rocks up and that backline clicking like Blues of old..Only fitting this was the team to break that record

[@richardnock2198]

I didn’t mind Stephen Brett and ihaia west

[@Jason_Todd904]

@@richardnock2198 West I liked, West was good, but Barrett's on another level

[@sagamauga8074]

Well done Leon Mcdonald and the Auckland Blues💪Awesome job! all your hard work and progress shown! Also to the Crusaders with the never give up attitude👍

[@jesseharris6815]

So is it the Christchurch Crusaders?

[@rabbitss11]

Well done you Blues but boy it was sweaty palms time at the end, a handy win

[@MikelArteta2024]

What a great win and amazing tackle at the end! Would be good if Blue 11 could stop biting in on every time though 😅

[@malakxiituipulotu2881]

Either way they score in that situation mate 😂 not much he can do when it’s 3 on 2

[@grith1]

he's a game changer player for sure 1 of the best

[@wiremumatenga883]

Was thinking this the whole last 20 minutes of the game.

[@abrahamtulia8918]

We need Caleb Clarke back lol

[@MikelArteta2024]

@@malakxiituipulotu2881 maybe, still doesn’t make it the right decision haha

[@ANHTRS]

Papalii is the best 7 in NZ

[@KernowekTim]

Yeh bro. DP really put a marker down. Pure All Black quality, ALL day and night long, without any doubt, from a Chiefs fan.

[@mishaelhesed83]

He is definitely up there but i gotta say, Cane had the better of him last wk.

[@Formakiwi]

@@mishaelhesed83 how do you figure that when they went down 25-zip?

[@mishaelhesed83]

@@Formakiwi when you look at his individual stat🤦🏽‍♂️🤣🤙🏽

[@tiktok-do3pr]

@@mishaelhesed83 haha Cane wil join the b team in abs🤣or on bench as always.

[@rosswilliams2303]

Yeeeeehaaaaaaarrrr! The boys are back! Knew you guys could do it. Awesome job, this team maturing nicely. Thanks so much guys always believed in you. So proud. To the true supporters..this ones for us! This was a big game and they rose to the occasion. Wish Caleb was in there as well. Bring on the rest of the season.

[@martinginsburg7222]

nz has got great commentators. Nesbitt and this lead commentator bring excitement to every break.

[@nobrainer5117]

That win pleases me deeply

[@mikerandall8289]

Tonight please you ?

[@Nattherat64]

Reds fan here 🐨 Far out I was on the edge of my seat this game, I got what I wanted. A crazy game with the pace of a cheetah

[@richardnock2198]

Whichever team u support you gotta admit this game lived up to the hype

[@canadiancontent352]

Only saw the highlights and they were amazing

[@richardnock2198]

@@canadiancontent352 if you wanna see the full game there’s a KZbin channel called nzrugbyvids and I’d say they will have the full game uploaded in the next day or 2

[@Karpetburnz]

The blues should’ve won this by more points, IMO they let the crusaders off the hook in the second half by kicking away possession which kept the crusaders in the game, the Blues still have the potential to be far better than we saw tonight.

[@OhSixThree]

Beaudy on both those tries was 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽💯

[@tiktok-do3pr]

The try saver was the best one😂 awesome win boys🤜🤛( without Caleb Clarke and Akira Ioane no problem)

[@canadiancontent352]

Nothing like a top class NZ game to remind u how beautiful the game can be. Ronan O"Gara said one in an interview that 80 % of practice is spent on offense. Is this why the skills are so great but at the same time the defensive organization is sometimes wanting? I found the crusaders first try a bit too easy and the bite in by the prop on Barrett to free up Dalton a bit easy. I find the tackling is good, Reiko's was amazing, a real focus on turning/twisting the ball carrier to take him to touch as opposed to going low and getting dragged. But the organization isn't always great

[@grahamlowe7388]

Sensational standard of rugby. Amazing tackle there at the end. From an Englishman.

[@magnumpi8097]

The great Carlos Spencer would of loved that win😁 Up the Mighty Blues!!👊💙👏👏

[@bremCZ]

would've = would have

[@interfear1]

And he does as I’m sure he heard of it by now in New Orleans, Louisiana where he is coaching at the moment.

[@magnumpi8097]

@@bremCZ I see what you did there. Great spotting champ. But you know what I mean Jellybean😁

[@magnumpi8097]

@@interfear1 Oh wow! Is that where the Blues Legend is now!? The man👊

[@bremCZ]

@@magnumpi8097 Yeah, just correcting your error. Nothing more, nothing less. It's becomming a more and more common error and it's a simple one to fix, so I share the correction.

[@scottpaterson9610]

All Blacks channel... This is how you do highlights smh...

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

Legit

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Yep I've given up on the channel

[@Awesome14450]

Truth.

[@sammcrae6521]

The only thing is you need to show yellow cards and penalty goals

[@hoppa069]

finaly proper highlights, unlike that trash on the official ABs channel haha.

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

Always the case though sadly, making videos for the views not the likes.

[@josepostable]

Just didn't show the yellow card

[@Jordan-ws6jy]

@@josepostable true

[@goonygugu5006]

From a Chiefs fan, this was a fantastic watch!.. The Blues definitely have the ingredients, it just seems now they, too, have the formula.

[@stevencahill3628]

still not sure i trust reiko's positional defence from set piece, i think he can still be found wanting and out of position, but jeez what a tackle! go the blues! lets hope he reiko kicks on from here, esp from a midfield positional defence point of view

[@tafatapaleao4588]

So true. His one on ones are good, but he doesnt read defence as well. Conrad Smith is still the big missing link since he left. Slow, but knew how to read defence. Imagine if Rieko gets that mindset.

[@YTB69]

Reiko is better at the wing in my opinion, Blues just have so many. He’s an attacking 13 so I feel like his defence will always be a liability from time to time

[@JrRyder44]

He's a better one on one defender. But sometimes he rushes off the line too much.. One I give him though is he's got speed

[@qcthesxientist]

@@YTB69 In my view hes probably a better 1 on 1 defender than guys like alb or goodhue and a massive improvement as an attacking threat. From an all blacks pov I'd rather have rieko than the other options.

[@benneal9309]

Conrad had to have a almost perfect read everytime cos he was slow as a turtle with a minor passing game he was a trades man at best who benefited from the big name inside him. Definitely no sella, or b.o.d. Unlike reiko who has more speed then any center the world has seen which allows him to cover 2 players as you just witnessed again. I'm sure you remember him standing over a certain winger in an international after he ran him down and smoked him too! Not to mention the best in and away which allows him to set his wingers free almost at will! He will only get better in a position usually dominated by 30 yr olds, what he could really use is a battering ram at 2nd like nagani ohh yea he not required!!! do you not remember the pace and absolute class of Bruce Robertson, Nz has not had an absolute world dominator at center since!

[@andyanderson5326]

Ironically that corner the Crusaders were denied was the same corner Carlos Spencer scored his famous Blues salute to Canterbury. Different stadium of course but that same corner lol Well done Blues !

[@tekanawateoti3952]

no it wasn't different grounds

[@andyanderson5326]

@@tekanawateoti3952 yes it was that game was at Jade stadium lol this game wasn’t get your facts right mate.

[@tekanawateoti3952]

@@andyanderson5326 you answered your own stupidity different stadia means can't be the same corner fact. Isn't addington west/east and lancaster was north/south ?

[@mikerandall8289]

And then Sevu Reece scores there ?

[@andyanderson5326]

@@mikerandall8289 wtf are you talking about ?

[@stevenmarx3379]

Scott Barrett remains a liability. This thuggery of him and Moody has been going on for quite some time now. Great win blues!

[@Chewingboy]

disagree, rugby has become soft

[@jasencampbell7739]

@@Chewingboy You might be right. But the fact is the rules are the rules and it’s not changing anytime soon. And he is a liability

[@philipohanrahan2448]

@@Chewingboya kid fucking died from a head knock in SA like a week ago, I think the duty of care is to protect players (especially kids) more than 'stopping the game going soft', whatever that means

[@baptistekande6000]

@@Chewingboy Wrong!!! Tackle properly or don't play simple

[@evangelist6277]

@@jasencampbell7739 Right, not just for the Crusaders but also the All Blacks

[@c2deg196]

What a game. What a tackle at the end. Awesome. Well done blues.

[@slickoner1673]

Rieko Ioane is one in generational player that only comes around once every so often, he has proven year after year to be top 5 world player. Against the British & Irish lions he was the best player in that series by mile. And he still is young.

[@jingpel]

This was a phenomenal game. Absolutely amazing.

[@archvermin]

What a heck of a performance from both teams. Shame about the injuries to both Hodgman and Christie, hope the damage is not as bad as they looked.

[@timkruse9912]

Now this is NZ RUGBY, this almost felt like a final,

[@patrickjacobsen7805]

Just looking at how fast Reiko had to run to cover that much ground

[@ericbaptiste3108]

That tackle. Champagne 🥂!

[@benneal9309]

I can see a power shift happening in nz from red back to another amazing blue era.

[@heapez5273]

You guys win one game against us in 17 years in Christchurch and think a power shift is happening... Bruh

[@benneal9309]

@@heapez5273 bro you've a short memory 1st off, the poles shift regularly between Auckland and chch this is a statistical fact. 2ndly without that gr8 coach and 2 off the hottest talents on the block I thought they were average. 3rdly bro you should just be happy after all leon is a crusader

[@limsrusill]

@@benneal9309 nah, you're wearing the Blue tinted glasses mate.

[@heapez5273]

@@benneal9309 regularly shifts? Eh? No? Blues haven't won a title in many years, unless you want to count the farce of the Trans Tasmin comp. Secondly, even with 13 men we kept even with you, it's not about one or two key players, it's a whole team effort. Thirdly that's the dumbest logic I've ever heard 🤡

[@benneal9309]

@@limsrusill bro I've been a crusader fan since Wayne smith stepped up to begin to break Aucklands massive world hold. So nah bro

[@punafaavae6390]

Proud Blues Fan King Carlos Happy well done Romano best pick of this team captain no7 D Papalii well done to the Blues team Coaches and Supporters awesome Results

[@sheikhaltanzil]

Just a thought. Crusaders should give sevu Reece full game and use him more. He is a lethal finisher

[@punafaavae6390]

Proud of the boys Go the Blues

[@philmason8155]

Now that's a O for Awsome indeed Mean The Mighty Blues 💙💙💙💙

[@nicolasschiavoni4963]

Gran nivel! Excelente los dos equipos.

[@adrianorr1376]

Ok first up, great game from two good teams! Red card for Barrett - yep all day, stupid play by him, rules are very clear now. Reiko, Jordan & Papailii, absolute weapons, have to be a lock in for the ABs. BB vs RM, both had great moments and looked good, can only be good for the ABs. Well done Blues for the win, no complaints 💪💪

[@johndiamond6931]

Hodgeman should get another look into the AB squad too, one of the hardest working props in NZ.

[@bodhid]

Barrett is a better player than Moanga and has proven it repeatedly at the Test level, the highest level by far. RM just hasn't delivered to the same degree for the AB's. But BB seems to suffer from a fair bit of criticism from fans in NZ which I think is unmerited.

[@shelleycorner6398]

Two great teams producing a great game thank you Crusaders and Blues

[@emilydavis745]

No mixed emotions from Leon Macdonald just driving the dagger into his former club, well done!

[@winningtakescareofeverythi8438]

@4.52 - great pass from Matera

[@trapstarwavey]

Like I've said numerous times B Barrett is the best 10 in NZ.. Mounga never transforms SR form to test level and with teams like France and Ireland with quality physical 9s and 10s the ABs need to have a long think about who will be the test 10

[@joshstevens4626]

Agreed Barrett is to unreal

[@SAB-my5nr]

BB all day everyday.

[@NZTrumpFan]

🤡🤡🤡

[@bennierheeder7015]

And they are still hiding Mounga on the wing in defense. BB and pappaili exposed that.

[@MarkWhippy]

Mounga’s got the flair, but for the big games we need Barrett’s calmness and tactical kicking.

[@geoffwaldman]

Congrats to the Blues, long time coming

[@mahakicp]

Finally! Have been waiting so long for this. A winning blues team we can be proud of. Pencil in Dalton & Rieko for AB. Best tavkle of the comp.

[@gustogusto4519]

Seeing Leon McDonald and Luke Romano celebrating is hilarious. That has to sting inside a touch hahaha

[@JohnWilson-cs7iq]

Wow. What a game & what an almost come back from ther Crusaders considering they were a man down.

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

Watched John Kirwan and Auckland beat Waikato at Eden park in 83 i was 13... still a Blues fan supporting from Vancouver Island since 04

[@iyoppotv]

Classic match of the ages

[@drewskinator0076]

Congratulations Blues! Nice win!

[@JAMES_087]

Almighty Blues!!!! What a great game!!!

[@glensmall9194]

BRAVO BLUES. SUPERB ATTACK AND DEFENCE. WONDERFUL WORK RATE AND TALENT FROM THE SKIPPER.

[@johnhanson5943]

Great stuff!

[@nocaphen]

This rivalry is good for NZ rugby. As an all black critic.. after this round, I have decided my all black squad. Good work blues. Give us crusaders supporters a run for our money. No longer on top. And For good reason too.

[@Hrdkse01]

What a game!! That is one for the ages!

[@georgedavies8841]

Reikos crucial tackles were on, 1 on Jordan wen most wouldn't have got him & the try save at the end.

[@samsonmorrell]

Faaaaaaark that's The Blues we've waited all these years for & I'm from The Naki lol. What a game. Its a shame about The red but that's the way it goes. Crusaders gave it everything but too little too late.

[@critterwatene8073]

Thanks for your help.

[@kuramateora18]

Long time comin 😌💙

[@Samizouza]

End to end stuff leaving you wanting more edge of your seat moments. Well played Blues on that try saver close to the end of the game

[@joshbradford3683]

such a good game

[@rhysjohnston7925]

Tony Johnson is a wonderful commentator. The best NZ has ever produced.

[@MrRugbylane]

What a game

[@d33Saint]

You dont know how happy this made me ❤💯

[@mikerandall8289]

How happy are you today ?

[@d33Saint]

@@mikerandall8289 still just as happy, the blues have accomplished something regardless of coming second 😂 nice try though 👍

[@AhTu1306]

What an atmosphere.

[@AgentMoray]

Well, that was thrilling. Nice one Blues.

[@kiwidubtee]

It's quite cute how little Sevu Reece blows kisses to the crowd or whatever the huck he does. Wonder why he wasn't impersonating Rieko in this match though? 🤣🤣🤣 BLUUUUUUE!!!

[@rico3200]

Awesome Rugby

[@noahelle5091]

Wow men in Blues show some heart here congrats to the blues

[@Waywind420]

5:48 me running from the murderer in my dream

[@johannrugby3811]

Unbelievable game

[@jamespokai3284]

Rieko woke up and chose violence

[@Treefellow1]

Crusaders fans boo the kicker always..ive never liked them and love it when they get beaten especially at home.. And the Blues are my only favourite NZ team, well done guys! Saffer rugby fan here in Cape Town

[@mikerandall8289]

Well blues fans were even worse tonight ! Even at the award ceremony . Absolute wankers

[@Christsfireignitors]

Excellent win by the Blues. The NZ teams need some strategies in the breakdown. There are too many ball carriers going on the ground where it’s easy for opponents to grab the ball. The attacking team needs to hold on to the ball longer and draw the defence in so they can attack again and again.

[@MrFaavevela]

Finally the Blues do it right

[@topsouter]

Luke R sure had a big smile on his face at the end there

[@hanlens_on_hiatus]

Awesome to see the Blues back on top

[@heapez5273]

In today's episode of comments that aged well 😂😂😭

[@gavinlocke2301]

Go the Blues!!! Awesome

[@tarzangoldblum567]

Yes boys!!!!!! 💙

[@alexander3002]

Последняя защита, Просто потрясающе!!!! На 99.9% был уверен что будет попытка

[@daisywenden364]

What a gameee!!

[@manly4life831]

Well done, Blues👏🏾

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous.

[@limat7178]

BLUEZ 4 LIFE 🙂👍❤❤👏👏💙💙💙💙💙

[@GenDischarges]

wow! just WOW!!!

[@joshsim4834]

So what was the yellow? Wasn’t shown in this clip.

[@Vae07]

David havili playing the ball on the ground

[@owainpendragon5585]

that looked a very good game

[@Tuilaione]

Finally... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@hankgoldenshaft]

Beautiful

[@speedybros1587]

From a canes fan, well done Blues

[@Odinson1604]

Up the 09💙💙 not easy winning in Christchurch, 2004 was our last win there, so I’m gonna enjoy this one, saders will only get better.

[@francescoramadoro3139]

Quest'anno è il nostro anno!

[@ygs6519]

LETS GOOOO

[@kxngrizzy7162]

Barrett is looking dangerous. With him in the blues, they might go all the way this year

[@johndiamond6931]

He was good but still made to many errors, 3 charged down kicks, at least 2 hospital passes, a dropped ball and a kick chase that resulted in the opposition counter attacking to score. Also one of his charge downs let Crusaders put pressure back on the Blues to then score Mixed bag by Barrett