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2025 Crusaders vs Chiefs - Grand Final

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Final Score & Recap | Super Rugby Final News

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Final Score & Recap | Super Rugby Final News

The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final is set for 3:05 a.m. ET on June 21 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Follow the action live, and watch the stream in the USA.

Jun 21, 2025 by Joe Harrington
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The Crusaders are champions again. 

After winning five titles from 2017-2023, the Crusaders moved on from the struggles of 2024 to reclaim the trophy, beating the Chiefs 16-12 in Christchurch, New Zealand, to win the Super Rugby Pacific title.

This is 15th Super Rugby championship for the Crusaders. 

Defense and scrum play powered the Crusaders as the Chiefs failed to crack the Crusaders' line. 

Rivez Reihana sealed the title in the 71st minute with a penalty kick. 

The win pushed the Crusaders to 32-0 at home in the playoffs on night where they played their final match at Apollo Projects Stadium. 

For the Chiefs, this is the third straight loss in the Super Rugby Grand Final and the second loss to the Crusaders in three years. 

2025 Crusaders vs Chiefs - Grand Final


Relive the match below and subscribe to watch the replay!

Crusaders Beat Chiefs 16-12 For 15th Super Rugby Title

The Chiefs lose in the final for the third time in a row, while the Crusaders reclaim Super Rugby Pacific title. 

Crusaders Are Going To Win No. 15

After a scrum win, the Crusaders are going to win the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, 16-12, and close out Apollo Projects Stadium. There's one minute to go. 

Super Rugby Highlights: Did This Seal The Super Rugby Championship?

Chiefs Need Try To Win

Can the Chiefs rally? Six minutes to go. 

CRUSADERS ADD TO LEAD

Crusaders 16, Chiefs 12 - '71

Rivez Reihana pushes Crusaders closer to No. 15. 

Final 10 Minutes. One-Point Match. SUPER RUGBY Indeed

Who wins the championship? Follow live or subscribe to to watch!

NO TRY: Crusaders Try Waived Off

Scoring drought continues as Crusaders maintain one-point advantage, 13-12. 

Crusaders Defense Pushing Super Rugby Final To Brink

Crusaders Coming Up Big

Damian McKenzie Misses Kick

Chiefs 12, Crusaders 13, '54

Damian McKenzie can't convert the penalty kick. 

Chiefs Showing Some Moxie And Why They Were The Best In The Regular Season

Crusaders Beating Chiefs With The Scrum

All Blacks Fans, Crusaders Fans Not Liking This Limping By Will Jordan

Big Defensive Stand For Crusaders And Sevu Reece

40 Minutes To Go! Second Half Underway

The second half is here as the Crusaders lead 13-12. 

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Halftime Report From Philip Bendon

The Crusaders hold a slim 13-12 halftime lead over the Chiefs in a pulsating 2025 Super Rugby Pacific final in front of a raucous home crowd at Apollo Projects Stadium.

A blockbuster opening period featured two tries apiece, fierce physicality and plenty of drama, as rugby’s most decorated franchise seeks a record-extending 15th title. 

The Chiefs, chasing redemption after a shock quarterfinal loss to the Blues, struck first through prop George Dyer in the 12th minute, taking advantage of David Havili’s yellow card for a high challenge on Emoni Narawa.

But the Crusaders responded in champion fashion. 

Veteran hooker Codie Taylor finished off a rolling maul in the 25th minute to level the score at 7-7. 

Momentum swung further as wing Sevu Reece’s relentless pressure won a penalty, which fly-half Rivez Reihana slotted to give the Crusaders their first lead. Reihana added another 3-pointer minutes later to extend the margin to six.

Narawa clawed the Chiefs back into the contest in the 37th minute, though his try was clouded in controversy, with Crusaders captain Scott Barrett protesting obstruction in the lead-up. Damian McKenzie missed the ensuing conversion, leaving the visitors trailing by one.

With both teams trading heavy blows and tactical punches, the second half will come down to fine margins with the scrum in particular being a key battle ground! 

Stay tuned for more updates in the second half!

Super Rugby Final Halftime Stats

  • Penalty Goals: Crusaders 2, Chiefs 0
  • Tries: Crusaders 1, Chiefs 2
  • Conversions: Crusaders 1, Chiefs 1
  • Drop Goals: Crusaders 0, Chiefs 0
  • Carries: Crusaders 62, Chiefs 76
  • Line Breaks: Crusaders 1, Chiefs 0
  • Turnovers Lost: Crusaders 6, Chiefs 10
  • Turnovers Won: Crusaders 2, Chiefs 0

Super Rugby Final Highlights: Chiefs Score Before Half, Stun Crowd

At Halftime Of Super Rugby Pacific Final: Crusaders 13, Chiefs 12

And we're at halftime in Christchurch. 

Chiefs Get Try, But Damian McKenzie Can't Connect

Crusaders 13, Chiefs 12 - '34

Shaun Stevenson scored a try, but the kick from Damian McKenzie is no good. We've got a good one in Christchurch. 

Chiefs Quiet Crowd! Try Under Review

Crusaders 13, Chiefs 12 - '34

A Chiefs try is being reviewed in the final four minutes of the first half. 

Crusaders Going Up Another Level, Build Lead

Crusaders 13, Chiefs 7 - '34

Rivez Reihana adds three more a few minutes before halftime. 

Super Rugby Highlights: Sevu Reece Sets Up Crusaders Kick

Crusaders Take LEAD On Penalty 

Crusaders 10, Chiefs 7 - '29

Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty goal.

Super Rugby Final Highlights: Codie Taylor Scores!

Crusaders' Codie Taylor Breaks Away For Try!

Chiefs 7, Crusaders 7 - '25

Codie Taylor puts the Crusaders on the board as the Apollo Projects Stadium explodes. 

Scrums All Around In Super Rugby Final

Super Rugby Final Highlights: George Dyer Scores Try

Crusaders Kick Goes Right

Chiefs 7, Crusaders 0 - '17

Crusaders miss a chance to score on a penalty kick as Rivez Reihana's boot sails right.

Chiefs Take Lead Vs. Crusaders

Chiefs 7, Crusaders 0 - '13

George Dyer gives the Chiefs the lead, Damian McKenzie converts the kicks. 

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Are Arm Wrestling In Super Rugby Final

Big Bang By Sevu Reece

And We're Off In New Zealand For The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final

All Blacks Star And Chiefs Leader Damian McKenzie Has Had A Huge Season 

Damian McKenzie (Chiefs) has scored 207 points from 13 games in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, the first player to score 200 points in a single campaign since Bernard Foley (223) and Robert du Preez (215) both did so in 2018.

Furthermore, he’s scored 139 points across his last 10 games against the Crusaders, including a 20-point haul in his most recent game against them (one try, three conversions, three penalty goals).

Chiefs Have The Crusaders Numbers Lately

The Chiefs have won five of their last seven Super Rugby Pacific games against the Crusaders including their last two in a row; the only time they’ve won more consecutive games against the Crusaders was a four-game streak from Round 3 of 2015 to Round 15 of 2016.

Super Rugby Table 2025

Here's what the Table looked like this season:

(Pos.,P, W,D, L ,+/- ,PTS)

  1. Chiefs    14    11    0    3    231    51
  2. Crusaders    14    11    0    3    100    49
  3. ACT Brumbies    14    9    0    5    87    44
  4. Hurricanes    14    8    1    5    106    39
  5. Queensland Reds    14    8    0    6    54    38
  6. Blues    14    6    0    8    47    33
  7. Moana Pasifika    14    6    0    8    -139    28
  8. NSW Waratahs    14    6    0    8    -134    26
  9. Western Force    14    4    1    9    -114    23
  10. Fijian Drua    14    4    0    10    -148    20
  11. Highlanders    14    3    0    11    -90    20

Apollo Projects Stadium Is PACKED For Crusaders Vs. Chiefs

The fans have come out in Christchurch. Kickoff Is coming up

How Good Are The Crusaders At Home InThe Playoffs? Here's Their Record

The Crusaders are 31-0 in the Super Rugby playoffs. The Chiefs are trying to be the first team to beat them in Christchurch when it matters. 

Crusaders Saying Goodbye To Apollo Projects Stadium

This will be the final rugby match for the Crusaders at Apollo Projects Stadium. The club will move into One New Zealand Stadium next year, a 30,000 seat stadium. 

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Injuries

Chiefs

  • Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi - Shoulder, TBC
  • Josh Lord - Concussion, TBC
  • Liam Coombes-Fabling - Hamstring, Short-term
  • Anton Lienert Brown - Collarbone, Short-term
  • Malachi Wrampling - Hamstring, Mid-term
  • Simon Parker - Ankle, Mid-term
  • Sione Ahio - Ankle, Long-term
  • Rameka Poihipi - Knee, Season

Crusaders

  • Chay Fihaki - Concussion, TBC
  • Finlay Brewis - Shoulder, season
  • Taha Kemara - Knee, season
  • Dom Gardiner - Foot, season

Will The Crusaders Be Dancing Again Today?

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Preview: It All Comes Down To This

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Prediction: Who Do you Think Wins?

It's Super Almost Kickoff In Christchuch, New Zealand, For The Super Rugby Final

How To Watch The Super Rugby Grand Final Of The Crusaders Vs. The Chiefs In The United States

The Super Rugby Pacific Final between the Crusaders and Chiefs will kick off at 3:05 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 21, from Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. 

The match will stream live in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with full coverage, highlights and analysis available.

Super Rugby Grand Final Kickoff Time, Location

The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final is set for 3:05 a.m. on June 21 at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Subscribe To FloRugby To Watch The Super Rugby Final In The United States

Fans in the United States can stream the Super Rugby Pacific Final live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

Coverage includes the full match, highlights, breaking news and expert analysis following the final whistle.

Crusaders Vs. Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Lineups

Here are the lineups:

Crusaders Super Rugby Grand Final Lineup

Tamaiti Williams, Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Antonio Shalfoon, Ethan Blackadder, Tom Christie, Christian Lio-Willie, Noah Hotham, Rivez Reihana, Macca Springer, David Havili (c), Braydon Ennor, Sevu Reece, Will Jordan

Replacements: George Bell, George Bower, Seb Calder, Jamie Hannah, Cullen Grace, Kyle Preston, James O'Connor, Dallas McLeod

Chiefs Super Rugby Grand Final Lineup

Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei'aho, George Dyer, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Tupou Vaa'i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Wallace Sititi, Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa, Shaun Stevenson

Replacements: Brodie McAlister, Aidan Ross, Reuben O'Neill, Jimmy Tupou, Kalyum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Josh Jacomb, Etene Nanai-Seturo

it all comes down to this 😤 pic.twitter.com/onyXp9lHfP

— Gallagher Chiefs (@ChiefsRugby) June 18, 2025

Super Rugby Grand Final Officials

  • Referee – Angus Gardner
  • Assistant Referees – Damon Murphy, Matt Kellahan
  • TMO – Brett Cronan

Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Details

  • Matchup: Crusaders vs. Chiefs
  • Date: Saturday, June 21
  • Kickoff Time: 3:05 a.m. ET
  • Location: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Watch: Live on FloRugby and the FloSports app

FloRugby World Club Ranking

Here are the latest club rankings:

  1. Leinster Rugby | 25-3-0
  2. Union Bordeaux Bègles | 25-9-0
  3. Stade Toulousain | 25-7-1
  4. Bath Rugby | 21-7-0
  5. Crusaders | 13-3-0
  6. Bayonne | 18-12-1
  7. Chiefs | 11-4-0
  8. Vodacom Bulls | 18-8-0
  9. RC Toulon | 18-14-0
  10. Brumbies | 10-6-0
  11. Hollywoodbets Sharks | 15-9-0
  12. Glasgow Warriors | 15-10-0
  13. Leicester Tigers | 14-9-1
  14. Northampton Saints | 14-12-0
  15. Sale Sharks | 14-9-0
  16. Castres Olympique | 15-14-2
  17. Hurricanes | 8-6-1
  18. Bristol Bears | 11-12-0
  19. Queensland Reds | 8-7-0
  20. Munster Rugby | 12-13-0
  21. ASM Clermont | 15-16-0
  22. Edinburgh Rugby | 13-12-1
  23. Scarlets | 11-12-1
  24. La Rochelle | 14-15-1
  25. Blues Rugby | 7-9-0

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

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FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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