2022 Super Rugby Pacific

RECAP: Blues vs Crusaders

Follow the live action as the Blues host the Crusaders in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.

Blues' Beauden Barrett (L) tries to avoid a tackle during the Super Rugby Pacific semifinal match between Australia's Brumbies and New Zealand's Blues at Eden Park in Auckland on June 11, 2022. (Photo by John COWPLAND / AFP) (Photo by JOHN COWPLAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Highlights: Blues edge Brumbies in thriller

The Blues will host rivals the Crusaders at Eden Park in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific decider after the men from Auckland survived a late scare to beat the Brumbies in Saturday’s semi-final.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 10: Will Jordan of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on June 10, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Highlights: Defence carries Crusaders to final

The Crusaders put on a defensive masterclass to maintain their perfect home playoff record, surviving a first-half onslaught and a red card against the Chiefs in Christchurch on Friday to progress to yet another Super Rugby decider.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Tom Wright of the Brumbies celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the round five Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Queensland Reds at GIO Stadium on March 18, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Highlights: Brumbies down Hurricanes

A late try saw the Brumbies beat the Hurricanes in Camberra on Saturday to prevent an all-Kiwi lineup in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Blues makes a break during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Blues and the Highlanders at Eden Park on June 04, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Blues cruise past Highlanders

Former rugby league superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scored his first Super Rugby Pacific try as the Blues thumped the Highlanders at Eden Park to advance to next week’s semi-finals.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 04: Brad Weber of the Chiefs kicks during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Chiefs and the NSW Waratahs at FMG Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Waratahs

A brace of tries from captain Brad Weber helped the Chiefs end the Waratahs’ gallant revival season with a comfortable victory in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final in Hamilton on Saturday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 03: Jack Goodhue of the Crusaders gets tackled by the defence during the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final match between the Crusaders and the Queensland Reds at Orangetheory Stadium on June 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders overpower Reds to reach semis

The Crusaders used their powerful pack to devastating effect as they advanced to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a hard-fought victory over the Reds in Christchurch on Friday.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Beauden Barrett of the Blues celebrates kicking a field goal on full time to win the round 14 Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Blues at GIO Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Highlights: Barrett drop goal rescues Blues from Brumbies

Beauden Barrett slotted a drop goal after the full-time hooter to seal a dramatic Super Rugby Pacific victory for the Blues over the Brumbies in Canberra.

Watch: Nic White on the snipe

Brumbies scrumhalf Nic White caught the Chiefs defence napping in their Super Rugby Pacific clash on Saturday evening.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 12: Bryn Gatland of the Chiefs charges forward during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Chiefs at Orangetheory Stadium on March 12, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs end Christchurch drought with last-gasp try

The Chiefs ended a six-year losing drought away to the Crusaders when they scored a try after the final hooter in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific encounter on Saturday.