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"Rapt to be doing it again": Rob Penney on his decision to stay for another season

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Publish Date
Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 3:11pm
Rob Penney, pictured with the trophy and captain David Havili, has had a 180 degree career reversal. Photo / Getty
Rob Penney, pictured with the trophy and captain David Havili, has had a 180 degree career reversal. Photo / Getty

"Rapt to be doing it again": Rob Penney on his decision to stay for another season

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 2 Aug 2025, 3:11pm

After tasting his first Super Rugby Pacific success this year, Crusaders Coach Rob Penney has made the decision to stick around for another year. 

After a tumultuous and underwhelming campaign in his first season in 2024, the Crusaders bounced back to claim their 13th full title, defeating the Chiefs 16-12 in last month’s final. 

He joined Jason Pine to discuss his decision to stay with the team. 

“I always said, you know, if I wasn’t wanted, I would never stay, but you know, that wasn’t the case, so, rapt to be doing it again.” 

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