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.