The Crusaders have struggled to get their 2026 Super Rugby title defence up and running after slumping to 0-2 following defeats to the Highlanders and the Brumbies.

Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's been going wrong for the franchise.

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The Crusaders have struggled to get their 2026 Super Rugby title defence up and running after slumping to 0-2 following defeats to the Highlanders and the Brumbies.
Rob Penney is the head coach of the Crusaders and he joined D'Arcy to discuss what's been going wrong for the franchise.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Rob Penney: Crusaders head coach on what's been going wrong with the team

After their first match of the Super 8 against Pakistan was rained out, the Black Caps are set to take on Sri Lanka tonight at the T20 World Cup.

It is a crucial match as a win is almost required if they are to make a semi-final push. 

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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After their first match of the Super 8 against Pakistan was rained out, the Black Caps are set to take on Sri Lanka tonight at the T20 World Cup.
It is a crucial match as a win is almost required if they are to make a semi-final push.&nbsp;
Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Jacob Duffy: Black Caps fast bowler ahead of the team's clash against Sri Lanka

New Zealand Rugby's executive has lost another member, with Chris Lendrum to depart the organisation.

Lendrum, who is NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance, will leave at the end of May.

His departure will see New Zealand Rugby appoint a new high performance director in his place, that the new All Blacks head coach will report to.

Lendrum joined D'Arcy to discuss further.

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New Zealand Rugby's executive has lost another member, with Chris Lendrum to depart the organisation.
Lendrum, who is NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance, will leave at the end of May.
His departure will see New Zealand Rugby appoint a new high performance director in his place, that the new All Blacks head coach will report to.
Lendrum joined D'Arcy to discuss further.
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Chris Lendrum: NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance on his decision to leave NZR

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records.

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.
This week, he talked about the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records.
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Piney's Power Rankings: Wellington Phoenix get thrashed, Chiefs beat out Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaks sprinting records

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Rob Penney: Crusaders head coach on what's been going wrong with the team

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