| Home team | Reds |
| Away team | Crusaders |
| Venue | Suncorp Stadium |
| Competition | Super Rugby Pacific |
| Kick off time | 10:35 am (UK) |
| Watch Live in the UK | Sky Sports+ |
Reds vs Crusaders Super Rugby preview as the sides clash at the Suncorp Stadium.
Both teams sit equal on points with 18, as the Crusaders sit slightly ahead in fifth place and the Reds are in sixth place. The winning team could rise as high as third in the table as they sit just four points behind the Chiefs and are also only two points behind the Brumbies in fourth. The losing team could get caught by the Waratahs or Highlanders, who are just four points behind on 14 points.
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Reds vs Crusaders confirmed lineups and team news
Reds (1-15):
Ross, Faessler, Bloomfield, Uru, Salakaia-Loto, Brial, McReight, Wilson, Thomas, Gordon, Ryan, Paisami, Flook, Daugunu, Campbell
Replacements (16-23):
Asiata, Toomaga-Allen, Nonggor, Muller, Latu, Werchon, McLaughlin-Phillips, Henry
Crusaders (1-15):
Bower, Bell, Newell, Shalfoon, Hannah, Gardiner, Kellow, Lio-Willie, Hotham, Kemara, Reece, Havili, Fainga’anuku, Fihaki, McNicholl
Replacements (16-23):
Letiu, Brewis, Calder, Cahill, Lee, Chapman, Reihana, McLeod
Recent Form:
Reds (Home team): L-L-W-W-W
The Reds had been in fantastic form, winning four games in a row, but have since lost two games in a row against the Hurricanes and Western Force. They have conceded 94 points across these two games, only scoring 33. On the last round against the Western Force, they were 21-12 down at half-time. They doubled their score in the second half and conceded only once to win 42-19 away from home.
Crusaders (Away team): W-W-W-L-W
The Crusaders have won three games in a row and won four of the last five, having started the season with two losses. In the last round, they ended their stay at the Apollo Projects Stadium in spectacular fashion with 11 tries in a 69-26 win over the Fijian Drua. They were 31-0 ahead within 24 minutes, and Codie Taylor went on to score four tries.
Reds vs Crusaders head-to-head record (last five matches):
| Date | Competition | Winner | Score |
| 6th June 2025 | Super Rugby Playoffs | Crusaders | 32-12 |
| 9th March 2025 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 43-19 |
| 4th May 2024 | Super Rugby | Reds | 28-33 |
| 31st March 2023 | Super Rugby | Crusaders | 12-25 |
| 3rd June 2022 | Super Rugby Playoffs | Crusaders | 37-15 |
The Reds have won only one of the last 14 meetings between these teams. The previous time that they won came in the 2011 Super Rugby Grand Final, just months after the Christchurch earthquake, when the Crusaders were groundless. The Crusaders have scored 32 or more points in each of the last three meetings between these teams. In the last three Super Rugby meetings in Queensland, the Crusaders have scored 25 or fewer points, but still managed to win.
How to watch Reds vs Crusaders?
Reds vs Crusaders will be available to watch on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 10:30 am for a 10:35 am kick-off.
