The Crusaders, defending champions of the Super Rugby Pacific, have faced a challenging season, marked by a significant loss to the Western Force in Perth and a subsequent drop to the last position on the ladder. Despite these setbacks, coach Rob Penney remains optimistic, citing positive developments behind the scenes. The team's chief executive has also expressed support for Penney. In a recent match, the Crusaders secured a crucial victory over the Melbourne Rebels, winning 10-0 at half-time and eventually claiming a stunning win at home. Additionally, Aaron Cruden turned down the opportunity to join the Crusaders, prioritizing his family.
The Crusaders knock off the Rebels in a vintage performance! 👏 #SuperRugbyPacific #CRUvREB https://t.co/e174yEtK9b
🔴 THE CRUSADERS FIND THEIR FEET WITH A STUNNING WIN AT HOME! #CRUvREB #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/xFSiMem9BM
⏱️ Half-time 🔴 Crusaders 10-0 Melbourne Rebels ⚫️ #CRUvREB 🔢 Follow the #SuperRugbyPacific action, live. 👉 https://t.co/LsjRhFcYp8 https://t.co/9HtITrPCVC
🔴🛡️ It's almost time for the Crusaders v Melbourne Rebels. #CRUvREB 🔢 Catch the live #SuperRugbyPacific action, here. 👉 https://t.co/LsjRhFcYp8 https://t.co/EJji8x5PC5
The Crusaders take on the Rebels tonight in what might be a 'must-win' for the defending champs. #CrusadersRugby #SuperRugbyPacific #CRUvREB Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/kdGLiKvz4M
🗣️ "It was tough from a personal point of view. I’m a competitor and pretty keen to still play, but I think prioritizing my family right now was certainly the way." 🇳🇿 Aaron Cruden says he turned down the chance to represent Crusaders. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/HdJLXuDoCn
Crusaders chief executive backs coach Rob Penney despite losing streak https://t.co/qT1a8uWjDS
The defending champions are last on the ladder following a heavy loss to the Western Force in Perth. #CrusadersRugby #SuperRugbyPacific #CRUvREB Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/Mm1YWZq9Dq
🗣️ "There’s a lot of good stuff happening behind the scenes, and I know it doesn’t always appear that way when, we’ve had such a topsy turvy sort of display and outcome." 🔴⚫️ Rob Penney still positive despite Crusaders' poor form. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/Ropmu6xka1
🗣️ “The performance was probably as bad as we’ve had.” ⚔️ Rob Penney admits that the Crusaders "weren't good enough" in their loss to the Western Force. #SuperRugbyPacific https://t.co/aBrJ56kmrB