Crusaders Round Four Team v Reds
Head Coach Rob Penney has gone for consistency this week and has made only two changes to the starting line up to face the Reds on Sunday afternoon at 3.35pm at Apollo Projects Stadium.
crusaders.co.nzThe latest Reds vs Crusaders update I found is that the Queensland Reds beat the Crusaders 31-26 in Super Rugby Pacific on April 11, 2026, at Suncorp Stadium. That result ended a long drought against the Crusaders and kept the Reds in touch with the top four.[2]
Earlier build-up from both clubs shows the matchup was Round 9 at Suncorp, with the Reds promoting a “Country Round” theme and the Crusaders naming a largely settled side with Codie Taylor returning from injury.[1][3]
Match context
The game was billed as a Saturday night blockbuster in Brisbane, kicking off at 7:35pm Qld time. The Crusaders announced only two changes to their starting XV, while the Reds were promoted in pre-match coverage as targeting a strong home performance.[3][1]
Result and significance
The Reds’ win was described as a chaotic but crucial victory, and it was framed as snapping a 15-year drought against the Crusaders at Suncorp. That made it one of the more notable Reds results of the season.[4][2]
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