After a terrific break by Ranger late in extra time, Crusaders turnover possession and Read boots the ball into touch, signalling the final whistle. Crusaders have really made a statement tonight, dominating a star studded Blues side. They looked a keen, determined, and energised side, and will fancy their chances versus the Chiefs next week. Blues will be frustrated after being entirely outplayed and will be eager to recover with a win against the Brumbies next week in Auckland. Thanks for joining us, see you next time!

Desperate stuff by the Blues...

But the ball is fumbled and hacked up-field by a Crusader boot. Ranger, under pressure on half way, concedes a penalty for holding.

Just over four minutes left, and Blues on the attack in the Crusaders half, desperate for a try.

Kieran The Tank Reid Massive Hit

What a hit by Reid!

Blues set the scrum and feed the ball mid-field to Saili on a scything line. But Saili is dragged down short and the ball turned over. Carter clears down-field.

Tremendous work rate from the Blue forwards creates space out-wide for the back-line. They quickly change the direction of play, spinning the ball to the opposite wing to capitalise on a scrambling Crusader defence. Saili shows and goes, and slips an off-load to Halai who crosses. The TMO is consulted who decides "the footage is inconclusive". No try.

Blues currently on the attack in Crusader territory. They've kicked two consecutive penalties to touch. Need to come away with points..

Taylor keeps the score ticking over with a penalty kick form inside the Blue half. Tim Perry is the guilty party, shooting out of the line prematurely and conceding the penalty for offside. Blues will need to find a spark soon to have any chance of stealing this.