The Crusaders have bested the Blues 26-15, recovering from a 7-6 deficit at halftime to end the Blues’ seven-match win streak. [Source: Rugbypass]

Defending Super Rugby champions the Crusaders mounted a brave second half comeback to beat the Blues 26-15 last night.

It was the Blues first loss in Super Rugby Rugby Aotearoa and leaves the Crusaders as the only unbeaten side in the competition.

Both teams scored two tries each with Mark Telea and Reiko Ioane crossing for the Blues while Mitchell Drummond and Will Jordan scored for the Crusaders.

But it was All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo’unga that made the difference with four penalties and two conversions.

It was the Crusaders 12th consecutive win against the Blues in Super Rugby going back to 2014.

Today the Hurricanes host the Highlanders at 3:35pm in another Super Rugby Aotearoa match

Meanwhile, the Waratahs defeated Western Force 23-14 last night in Super Rugby AU