
The Fijian Drua suffered a heavy 69–26 defeat to the Crusaders in a dominant farewell match at Apollo Projects Stadium.
The Crusaders controlled the game from the start, scoring multiple early tries to build a huge lead within the first 23 minutes. Codie Taylor was the standout performer, scoring four tries in his 150th appearance.
Despite a few responses from the Drua, including tries from Elia Canakaivata and Manasa Mataele, they couldn’t match the Crusaders’ intensity.
The match marked an emotional end for the Crusaders at the stadium, where they celebrated 100 wins and four titles before moving to a new venue.