The Auckland-based Blues achieved a significant victory over the Crusaders with a score of 26-6 in the Super Rugby Pacific match on Saturday. This win is notable as it marks the Crusaders' fifth consecutive defeat in the 2024 season. The match, highlighted by a tense first half, saw the Blues pulling ahead with a strong performance in the second half. Key moments included a remarkable try save by Caleb Clarke. The victory is seen as a form of revenge against the defending champions, Crusaders, and has been celebrated by fans and the team alike. Blues coach Vern Cotter has already turned his attention to the upcoming contest with Moana Pasifika, indicating the team's forward momentum.
Blues coach Vern Cotter reacts to the win over the Crusaders and looks ahead to this week's contest with Moana Pasifika. #SuperRugbyPacific Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/ldRub8B9iK
The Auckland-based Blues produced a superb second-half performance to beat the Crusaders 26-6 in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday, consigning the 11-time champions to their fifth consecutive defeat in 2024. https://t.co/TfmuLIrMzo
Crusaders lost out 26-6 to Auckland Blues in what is their fifth successive defeat. https://t.co/w4N4e5rm3I
After a tense opening 40, the Blues ran away with a famous win at home during the second-half. #SuperRugbyPacific #BluesRugby #BLUvCRU Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/tPSUpsYfLQ
THIS TRY SAVE FROM CALEB CLARKE 🤯 #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCRU https://t.co/WpqIMSNLah
WE ARE THE MIGHTY MIGHTY MIGHTY BLUESSSSSSSSS RUGBY.... 💙🔥 Beating the Defending Champions Crusaders Revenge being served at it's best. Go @BluesRugbyTeam 💙😊 #SuperRugbyPacific I #SuperRugby https://t.co/6FB7dk3sGM
A LOT of feeling in this one 🔥 #SuperRugbyPacific #BLUvCRU https://t.co/JJCZiWSsho