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    The Blues are coming to terms with their title defence being over, after the 21-14 semi-final defeat to the Crusaders in Christchurch

    The Blues are coming to terms with their title defence being over, after the 21-14 semi-final defeat to the Crusaders in Christchurch

    14 June 2025
    The Crusaders will host either the Chiefs or Brumbies next weekend in the decider after absorbing a ferocious Blues performance.

    The home side trailed 14-nil early and then were forced to park up at their own try-line as the Blues threw 40 phases at them to try and send the game to extra time.

    Blues coach Vern Cotter says it was a game of momentum swings.



    Crusaders flanker Ethan Blackadder says they had to muscle up.



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