Rob Penney's capped off his zero-to-hero transformation with the Super Rugby title winning Crusaders mentor named coach of the year. 

True to form, Penney deflected the spotlight, crediting the Board, Management, fellow coaches, and senior players for the team’s and ultimately his success. Still, he’s deeply proud of the turnaround from 2024 and excited for what’s ahead in 2026. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his time as coach and the milestone the Crusaders are chasing. 

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Rob Penney's capped off his zero-to-hero transformation with the Super Rugby title winning Crusaders mentor named coach of the year.&nbsp;
True to form, Penney deflected the spotlight, crediting the Board, Management, fellow coaches, and senior players for the team’s and ultimately his success. Still, he’s deeply proud of the turnaround from 2024 and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.&nbsp;
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his time as coach and the milestone the Crusaders are chasing.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

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Every Saturday morning, Lesley Murdoch brings you the best in local, national and international sport.
Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world.
If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a red and black tinge!
All Sport Breakfast with Lesley Murdoch, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.

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Rob Penney: Crusaders Head Coach on being named Coach of the Year, Crusaders season

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In association with Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley caught up with one of New Zealand’s brightest golfing talents, seventeen-year-old Cooper Moore, to reflect on a stellar 2025 and look ahead to what’s next.

Cooper shared that while he’s added serious length off the tee, his short game has slipped a little – making that his top priority for 2026 as he continues his upward trajectory.

Big goals, big talent. Watch this space!LISTEN ABOVE

In association with Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley caught up with one of New Zealand’s brightest golfing talents, seventeen-year-old Cooper Moore, to reflect on a stellar 2025 and look ahead to what’s next.
Cooper shared that while he’s added serious length off the tee, his short game has slipped a little – making that his top priority for 2026 as he continues his upward trajectory.
Big goals, big talent. Watch this space!
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Cooper Moore: Teen golf prodigy reflects on 2025

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Golf continues to flourish across New Zealand, and Canterbury is no different. 

Dion Kerr, Chair of Canterbury Golf, joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on 2025 – the growing participation, new events and initiatives, and the progress made across the game. 

In association with the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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Golf continues to flourish across New Zealand, and Canterbury is no different.&nbsp;
Dion Kerr, Chair of Canterbury Golf, joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on 2025 – the growing participation, new events and initiatives, and the progress made across the game.&nbsp;
In association with the Elmwood Trading Company.&nbsp;
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Dion Kerr: Canterbury Golf CEO reflects on the 2025 season

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Alex Thornton, Carla Joel, Kelsi Parker, and Summer O'Shea make up the 'Trekn Travel', an all female team who took on one of the toughest races in the world, GODZONE.  

Lesley chats with Alex, Carla and Kelsi about their incredible result in the team category of GODZONE.   

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Alex Thornton, Carla Joel, Kelsi Parker, and Summer O'Shea make up the 'Trekn Travel', an all female team who took on one of the toughest races in the world, GODZONE. &nbsp;
Lesley chats with Alex, Carla and Kelsi about their incredible result in the team category of GODZONE. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Alex Thornton, Carla Joel, Kelsey Parker: Trekn Travel members on their performance in GODZONE

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Rob Penney: Crusaders Head Coach on being named Coach of the Year, Crusaders season

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