The Crusaders, reigning champions of Super Rugby, have experienced their worst start to a season in the competition's history, losing their first four matches. This unprecedented streak includes defeats against the Chiefs (33-29), Waratahs (37-24), Drua (20-10), and most recently the Hurricanes, with the latter match ending with a score of 14-10 in favor of the Hurricanes. These losses have positioned the Crusaders second-last on the ladder, marking a significant departure from their historical performance, which includes 14 titles. The team now faces the challenge of upcoming games against formidable opponents, the Blues and the Chiefs, amidst dealing with injuries to key players.
🗣️"The tournament’s defending champions have made their worst Super Rugby start after losing their first four matches in the competition." #SuperRugbyPacific 🔴 More misery for the Crusaders as they go down to the Hurricanes. https://t.co/BukElgD4UU
What is going wrong for the crusaders?! 😬 #rugby #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby https://t.co/szOS2s0THm
The Crusaders have won 14 titles in the history of Super Rugby but their 2024 campaign is off to a shaky start!🫠 4 Matches, 4 Losses🙃 ⚫️Chiefs 33-29 👕Waratahs 37-24 🔵Drua 20-10 ⚠️Hurricanes 14-10 https://t.co/fSFy7yoLng https://t.co/tHBlyZeYOa
For the first time ever, the Crusaders have started a Super Rugby season with four defeats. #SuperRugbyPacific #Hurricanes #CRUvHUR Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/LZ9MC2url4
🟡 THE HURRICANES CLINCH THEIR FOURTH SUCCESSIVE WIN WHILE THE CRUSADERS ARE STILL WINLESS IN #SuperRugbyPacific! #CRUvHUR https://t.co/XRXZEU1dBf
For the first time ever, the Crusaders have lost four straight games to start a Super Rugby season. So many injuries to key players as well. Doesn’t get much easier either with the Blues and the Chiefs up next… #SuperRugbyPacific
The Crusaders have lost 4️⃣ games in a row to open the 2024 Super Rugby season 😱
⏱️ Half-time in #SuperRugbyPacific: 🔴 Crusaders 0-7 Hurricanes 🟡 #CRUvHUR 🔢 Follow the live action, here. 👉 https://t.co/6WcTASVX2R https://t.co/dh6UfC0HCQ
The Crusaders are heading for their fourth consecutive loss in the opening four games of a Super Rugby season
The Crusaders have never started a Super Rugby season with four losses from as many starts. #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby #CRUvHUR Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/REk8yU4l9j
Crusaders next 3 games are very interesting... #Rugby #SuperRugby #Crusaders https://t.co/NRGOeP8srF
The Crusaders are second-last on the ladder after starting the season with three consecutive defeats. #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/GS1t5vq4rB
After falling to three losses to start the season, the reigning champions now face the Hurricanes, Blues and Chiefs in their next three fixtures. #SuperRugbyPacific #CrusadersRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/5wNfLqhIYW