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"Greatest privilege there is": Former Crusaders coach reflects on rollercoaster tenure

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 4 Jul 2026, 3:48pm
Photo / Supplied | File
Photo / Supplied | File

With the conclusion of the Super Rugby season comes the end of Rob Penney’s tenure with the Crusaders. 

His three years coaching the team were something of a rollercoaster – with a horror first season at the helm followed by a title win, and this year making it only to the semi-finals. 

Penney told Piney that for him, the greatest privilege is being a local lad and getting the opportunity to be involved with a great organisation. 

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