This is dire considering these two teams will almost definitely make the playoffs
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Crusaders 2026
NGL - I'm pleased I didn't go to this game.
I even bullshitted Mrs Antipodean by telling her the Chiefs were playing the Reds, but she wisely decided to have some serenity instead of driving two hours into the city.
Fuck what am I fucking watching here,catch the ball you tired fluffybunnies this is making my eyes bleed.
Ugly game. A real grind.
The Reds are deservedly ahead. The Crusaders are sloppy and, unusually, lacking a sense of direction or purpose.
The good news for the Crusaders is that they are still in this on the scoreboard because the Reds should be out of sight already.
@sparky said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Ugly game. A real grind.
This is a treat to watch compared to Landers Brums last night
@KiwiMurph it’s been pretty on par with what the blues put out tonight to be fair. It’s the Hurricanes and chiefs then there’s a significant gap.
@Landers92 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@KiwiMurph it’s been pretty on par with what the blues put out tonight to be fair. It’s the Hurricanes and chiefs then there’s a significant gap between the rest.
Agreed completely.
@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
None of Ratima Hotham or Christie want an AB jersey going by today's efforts.
Roigard better not get injured
@antipodean said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
What is with the ball handling this weekend?
The honest truth is the state of the comp this year is weak.
1 gun team and a bunch of meh.
said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
WTF is McNicholl thinking there? Dinky little kick into touch at the halfway?
Ahh never mind. He knew that Nongoor can't throw straight so they'd get the ball back. Genius move.
@antipodean said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
WTF is McNicholl thinking there? Dinky little kick into touch at the halfway?
Ahh never mind. He knew that Nongoor can't throw straight so they'd get the ball back. Genius move.
Faessler will be pleased that you blamed Nongorr
@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@antipodean said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
WTF is McNicholl thinking there? Dinky little kick into touch at the halfway?
Ahh never mind. He knew that Nongoor can't throw straight so they'd get the ball back. Genius move.
Faessler will be pleased that you blamed Nongorr
These Reds all look the same to me.
@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@akan004 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Not a 50 22
?
Passed from inside the Reds half back to Havili, so it should have been a Reds lineout.
@akan004 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@akan004 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Not a 50 22
?
Passed from inside the Reds half back to Havili, so it should have been a Reds lineout.
That rule changed this year. You can pass back into your own half now.
I feel like the Reds had every chance to put the Crusaders away but they left the door slightly open and it will most likely cost them.
@Landers92 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@akan004 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@KiwiMurph said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
@akan004 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Not a 50 22
?
Passed from inside the Reds half back to Havili, so it should have been a Reds lineout.
That rule changed this year. You can pass back into your own half now.
I stand corrected.
@Canes4life said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
I feel like the Reds had every chance to put the Crusaders away but they left the door slightly open and it will most likely cost them.
Yup. Their own worst enemy. Had plenty of chances
@Bones said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Off the back of Havili brilliance. JB what have you done...
And what about that brute strength joining the maul to help Bell get the try. What a player……
@Landers92 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
This might be the slowest second half I’ve watched. How is it still the 56th minute
There’s been a million stoppages due to errors.
Anyone know this guy @act-crusader ?
@Landers92 said in Reds vs Crusaders 2026:
Cheap shot from Cahill
That's why you should jump to receive