The high flying Crusaders host the Hurricanes in round 7 of Super Rugby Aotearoa. The Crusaders remain unbeaten with four wins from four to sit atop the standings, five points clear of the second placed Blues and with a game in hand. The Hurricanes have recorded three victories from their five matches to currently sit third in the table and must win if they are to keep within touching distance of the Crusaders. When these sides met back in week 2, the Crusaders ran out 39-25 away winners.

Crusaders 24-13 Hurricanes
Crusaders 30-12 Hurricanes
Crusaders 38-22 Hurricanes
Hurricanes 8-32 Crusaders
Crusaders 30-26 Hurricanes
Hurricanes 25-39 Crusaders