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Where to watch Crusaders vs. Blues: Live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for Super Rugby semi-final

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Aditya Gokhale
Where to watch Crusaders vs. Blues: Live stream, free-to-air channel, start time for Super Rugby semi-final image

The Crusaders are set to face off against the Blues on Friday evening at the Apollo Projects Stadium in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final.

The Crusaders were arguably the best team in the 2025 home-and-away season as they took 11 wins from their 14 games, but only fell short of top spot due to the Chiefs' two Losing Bonus points. Through the season, Rob Penney's side only faced defeat against the Chiefs twice and Moana Pasifika.

In their qualifying final against the Queensland Reds, the Crusaders cruised to a 32-12 win after having taken a 27-point lead before the fourth quarter.

WATCH:Watch Crusaders vs. Blues LIVE on Stan Sport

The Blues, who are looking to defend their 2024 Premiership, were the worst team statistically to reach the Qualifying Finals. They only managed to grab six wins and faced eight defeats with the least efficient attack; however, they boast the second-best defence with just 330 points against them.

They were able to grab a rather surprising win against the ladder leaders, the Chiefs, who were expected to be the favourites to win the Super Rugby title.

The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest TV, scheduling and live streaming information ahead of this match.

How to watch Crusaders vs. Blues: TV channel, free live stream

Free-to-air channel: —
Live stream: Stan Sport

The 2025 Super Rugby semi-final between Crusaders and Blues will be available to stream live on Stan Sport.

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Crusaders vs Blues start time

This match takes place at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, and kicks off on Friday, June 13, at 7:05 p.m. local time (NZST).

Here's how that time translates to different Australian time zones:

TimezoneDateKickoff time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeFriday, June 135:05 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeFriday, June 134:35 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeFriday, June 133:05 p.m.

Crusaders vs Blues team list

Crusaders team listBlues team list
  1. George Bower
  2. Codie Taylor
  3. Fletcher Newell
  4. Scott Barrett
  5. Antonio Shalfoon
  6. Ethan Blackadder
  7. Tom Christie
  8. Christian Lio-Willie
  9. Noah Hotham
  10. Rivez Reihana
  11. Sevu Reece
  12. David Havili (c)
  13. Braydon Ennor
  14. Chay Fihaki
  15. Will Jordan
  1. Joshua Fusitu'a
  2. Ricky Riccitelli
  3. Marcel Renata
  4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c)
  5. Laghlan McWhannell
  6. Adrian Choat
  7. Dalton Papali'i
  8. Hoskins Sotutu
  9. Finlay Christie
  10. Beauden Barrett
  11. Caleb Clarke
  12. AJ Lam
  13. Rieko Ioane
  14. Mark Tele'a
  15. Zarn Sullivan

Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final schedule 2025

Friday, June 13

  • Crusaders vs. Blues (5.05 p.m. AEST)

Saturday, June 14

  • Chiefs v ACT Brumbies (5.05 p.m. AEST)