Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Chiefs edged Crusaders 35-19 in a Round 13 clash in Christchurch, with Damian McKenzie igniting a second-half comeback and Wallace Sititi sealing the Chiefs’ win. This result snapped the Crusaders’ streak and moved the Chiefs toward the top of the ladder.[1]
- A separate Round One meeting saw the Chiefs win 31-10 in Waikato, with early Crusaders pressure giving way to a Chiefs surge in the second half.[2]
- Previews and team lineups around early 2025 indicated the Crusaders planned to field a strong side against the Chiefs, including captaincy for David Havili and leadership from Ethan Blackadder and Will Jordan in key roles.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest live updates and upcoming fixtures for Crusaders vs Chiefs, or summarize head-to-head trends this season with a quick chart. Would you prefer a brief recap of recent results or a quick comparison table (wins, losses, margins) for the two teams? I can also look up current standings and next match details.
Sources:
- Match report: Crusaders v Chiefs Round 13 (final score 35-19 in favor of Chiefs).[1]
- Round One result: Chiefs 31, Crusaders 10 (Waikato).[2]
- Team previews and lineups for Crusaders v Chiefs from Crusaders’ site (historical context).[5][4]
Sources
The Chiefs nearly leveled the score before halftime with a try from lock Brodie Retallick, converted by Damien McKenzie in the No. 10 jersey. 10-7 when the field retreated to the sheds for oranges. That was the lot for points scored by the red and black, with the Chiefs putting up another 24 in the second half with tries from Sam Cane, Alex Nankivell and Cortez Ratima, and three conversions and a penalty from Damien McKenzie. … Crusaders 10 (David Havili try, Richie Mo'unga con, dg) Chiefs 31...
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