Rugby-'Grumpy old b*****' Penney focused on Crusaders, not contract


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 24 Apr 2025

(Reuters) -Canterbury Crusaders coach Rob Penney has put aside contract talks with club management to focus on the team's run to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, chief executive Colin Mansbridge said.

The Crusaders are second on the table ahead of Saturday's away clash against the Otago Highlanders, a stunning revival after finishing ninth in Penney's difficult first season in charge last year.

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