Latest News About Crusaders Vs. Blues

Updated 2026-05-21 21:02

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Hotham, Strange Return: Team Naming vs Blues

Noah Hotham and Quin Strange are both back from injury and will return to the bench for this week’s clash against the Blues on Saturday 22 March at Eden Park. It’s Quin’s first game of the 2025 season and Hotham’s second after injuring his ankle in round one against the Hurricanes in just the eighth minute.

crusaders.co.nz

Crusaders crush Blues

The Crusaders bounced back to winning ways with a 59-12 trouncing of the Blues in Christchurch on Saturday.

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Match Preview: Crusaders vs Blues

Quinten Strange has been ruled out of the starting XV after sustaining a neck injury in training. He’ll stay home as a precaution. Ryan Crotty also sustained a minor groin injury during Captain’s Run and has been ruled out of the Blues fixture. Tahlor Cahill takes Quin’s starting spot. Fletcher Anderson and Johnny McNicholl take spots on the bench, Anderson looking at a debut in the jersey.

crusaders.co.nz