Full time in Christchurch and Crusaders have ran out 38-9 winners. Crusaders have stormed into the Semi Finals after a dominant performance from the 1st minute till the 80th. In all areas the Reds struggled and the score line shows they found it hard to cope with the Crusaders. Reds boss Ewen Mckenzie's last game has ended in a humiliating defeat. Thanks for following on Ultimate Rugby, make sure you check in tomorrow for updates of Brumbies vs Cheetahs.

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As we draw into the final stages of this game Crusaders are still playing some great rugby. 78 minutes gone 38-9.

Try Crusaders. Crusaders starting to pull away now. Ball is spun out to Carter who plays Crotty short and he powers through the Reds defence to score his 2nd try of the game. 35-9 to Crusaders.

Attack comes to nothing and Crusaders turn the ball over.

Reds applying some pressure now in Crusaders 22. Crusaders still on top.

Try Crusaders. Brilliant team try. Crockett makes a break through the midfield then offloads to Todd who then offloads to Marshall who crashes over. Carter converts to make it 28-9. Reds are in real trouble.

Quade Cooper gets the first points of the half after Crusaders were penalised for being offside. The Reds have started brighter of the two teams in this second half.

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Half time in Christchurch and Crusaders lead. A dominant performance which has seems 2 tries run in and 16 points for Dan Carter. The Reds have had a lot of ball but the Crusaders defence has put a ton of pressure on them when the Reds have the ball. The Reds have it all to do in the second half if they want to reach the Semi's next week. Stay with us for 2nd half updates.