HIGHLIGHTS | FORCE v CRUSADERS | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 9

HIGHLIGHTS | FORCE v CRUSADERS | Super Rugby Pacific 2024 | Round 9
The Western Force lifted themselves off the bottom of the Super Rugby standings on Saturday night, at the expense of the Crusaders, whose disappointing 2024 campaign continues.
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[@SoCalDreaming87]

I didn't think I would ever see the day where the Saders are bottom of the log, but here we are. Such a formidable legacy, they will be back. Well done, Force! Well deserved!

[@joshhudson7413]

this was the game that lost rob penney his job imo

[@adrianconnew5309]

What goes around comes around

[@bamafencer12]

I'm American and I stayed up for this game!! Congrats o the Force, well deserved. The 'Tahs are my team, but The Force stayed in the game. Enjoy the win!!

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

I’m American too. First Rugby game was in 2001. Tahs vs British Irish Lions. I had just lived in Manchester UK. I was pulling for Tahs. Had no idea what was going on.

[@bamafencer12]

@@usarugbyleagueunionfan Ahhhh so cool! I fell in love with Rugby by playing the PS2 game in 05, was hooked. Then in 07 I lived in South London so I was able to see lots of games. I hate that Super Rugby is not as big as it used to be like back in the day. Do you like NRL?

[@usarugbyleagueunionfan]

@@bamafencer12 Hell yeah. I was in Vegas a few months ago for NRL. I love both. I also have season seat for Rugby Football Club LA. I love MLR.

[@bamafencer12]

@@usarugbyleagueunionfan I wish I could'v made it to Vega for that!! Enjoy the gams!!!

[@tinymahuta]

On the positive side, the ABs know they are getting an amazing coach haha

[@ManaBlack208]

A good coach at super level he's done nothing yet at international and if razor doesn't win a world cup it's gonna be a huge fail

[@user-hu2bw2pq4w]

That's their best ever win against the Saders.

[@velimasuku8808]

A few more to come 😂

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

In this moment any team can win vs saders 😂😂😂

[@Olivierstreet]

@@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi honestly

[@stuartandersen4636]

Damn! Well done the force the city needed it. RIP

[@westsideAUKILANI]

New era of the North. Until mounga comes back bt could possibly play tonga

[@timmado8441]

Chch was famous for having a factory of first fives. How did they scrape the barrel with hohepa. They look soo lost

[@joshevans3599]

Him and Reihana would struggle in a local league team

[@Mada-yq5sf]

Because mummy's are stopping there kids playing

[@supremennn3829]

they win they get praise, they lose they get judged. That’s just life with judgemental people

[@mikescudder4621]

Robertson flogged all the elite professionals, winning everything, but at the expense of not developing the next tier.

[@Samizouza]

Indeed, a real mystery as to how good the Crusaders were compared to now

[@neilkilbride593]

On behalf of all rugby fans across the world, LOL

[@velimasuku8808]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-dm6fg8co1x]

the fact you refer to yourself as a rugby fan explains everything.

[@adrianconnew5309]

Go the Mighty Green Machine, gaycuders are doomed

[@MatW4606]

Now that the crusaders have fallen apart it really has opened up our eyes to the full extent of sevu Reese and his skill level. He’s single handedly carried the team this year every single week, he’s got to be the most in from winger in the world. His defence is just incredible, he covers 3-4 players on his own

[@jdhif]

Force just the better team. Rob Penney's role has been in question prior to this defeat, can only imagine what will happen now

[@westsideAUKILANI]

Well done Force✊🏽💯 @crusaders fans can sugg it lol

[@bremCZ]

In question by whom? It's his first year and suffered some fairly big senior player losses in the retirements and such. He's got a guaranteed year to figure things out. Next year he'll be on the block if they don't perform.

[@clintonjonker8474]

They should cancel all their gamss for the season. Grt some u/19 playerd who actually can play rugby, and wtart fresh next year. This defence and 8 out of 15 players arr the only ones who deserve a spot. Clearly

[@ablewilling2778]

Yep well done Force on all your comp titles… oh wait 🤔

[@DrissZyanisorrybutyourtimeisfi]

With top coach force does not exist vs saders

[@Skyscraper2015]

That second "try" by Crusaders looked like a knock-on over the line. Did the refs not even check it?

[@Nexus-iu6tc]

I am a Sader french fan , it hurts to see the team like that . But they'll come back , a great team never die

[@adrianconnew5309]

They are doomed for years to come

[@mickser101]

The Crusaders of 2017-2023 were untouchable. 7 seasons of absolute domination under Razor. This group have fallen off a cliff, yes they've lost key Players and coaches but the drop off this season has been glaring. Bottom of the ladder and 1 win in 8 says it all.

[@ashinch0r]

It actually hurts to watch

[@MatW4606]

Iv noticed the crusaders have been slowly slipping the last 2-3 years , yes I realise they’ve won the title each year… but the games they were playing became much much closer, last year they won half of their games by less than a point or two, plus they won a fee controversial last minute games. Basically they used to be untouchable, but last few years they’ve became human and very capable of beating on the day. Still with all of this in regard I would never in my wildest dreams had ever believed that in week 9 it’s looking extremely likely that they’re not even going to make the playoffs ! It’s absolutely mind blowing

[@cruz745]

After 7 years straight as SR Champions and total overall with 14 SR titles, no wonder everyone is happy Crusaders are not doing well this year and everyone finally has a chance to win a SR title. Last time I checked the closet is Blues with 4 SR titles 😂😂😂

[@Mada-yq5sf]

Crusaders won't win another title for the nx 10-15 yrs either rugby is dying in the south

[@MaidenNZ76]

Cheeky bigger lol...

[@watsonmuaau483]

Brumbies and blues are tied with 5 titles

[@cruz745]

@@watsonmuaau483 blues 4 and brumbies 3 titles

[@cruz745]

@Mada-yq5sf all the best for your team to break that crusaders record in your lifetime

[@obaraabraham9934]

Sevu Reece has fought for this team despite the bad season.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous. Seasons come and seasons go, seems the Force may get a run.

[@Wokko1963]

Great to see Kurtley back.

[@SuperFederico55]

Que alegría por Santiago Medrano!! Gran triunfo de force!!

[@user-vc7us3zx7j]

This probably the first time in over decades of super rugby that crusaders won’t reach the play off

[@tjay_the_menace]

Crusader for life man.. we will bounce back..!!..well done Force yall made history today!

[@ultrapilpo]

How are the AUS teams doing so well this year?? Reds got a huge win aswell. Such a huge improvement out of nowhere it seems

[@szhou2513]

Great consultancy by Joe Smidt and other new coaching talent.

[@khankake9576]

Looks like the dynasty has come to an end, think the Blues, Hurricanes or Chiefs will win the title in 2024.

[@westsideAUKILANI]

Dynasty was done week 1 tbh unluggy uce

[@velimasuku8808]

Need to see a few L's before we get full confirmation. You don't know how long I've waited for their demise 😂

[@sumboi2321]

Something will have to go seriously wrong for the canes to miss out on the title this year. Can't see anyone coming close to them at the moment

[@velimasuku8808]

@@sumboi2321 The Chiefs aren't to be sneezed at.

[@motomax_99]

​@@velimasuku8808 the same Chiefs that managed to somehow lose to the Saders in their second game? If they lose to the Saders, they stand no chance at a title let's be real

[@JTM1809]

Man the 'Saders are such dregs this year. It hurts my eyes to watch. Respect to Force, they just willed it.

[@MusMasi]

doesn't hurt mine

[@idenhlm]

Quite sure its not a player issue, coaching staff need to have a good hard look .

[@tomorocks9666]

Worst Crusaders season ever. Coach must be sacked/ fired at the end of the campaign . Players need to sort themselves out. They know how to win. So ignore the coach because he obviously does not have a clue.

[@Marius_vanderLubbe]

The question to be asked is not why Penny was appointed coach but by whom. These people need to be fired immediately.

[@jarredpow]

Aussie teams always stand up before a Lions tour...

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

Think the Saders will lose Reece. He has good offers overseas. Why would he stay in CHC?

[@filexjane7993]

Moana laughing at Aumua 😂

[@gjreedy9526]

😂 I've been thinking the same thing, should of stayed with Moana pacifica where they at least knew how to put him into space this team got no clue how to use his devastating power

[@brassmanjeh4335]

I think Aus should include Tiatia to their depth ..... He is good mann

[@gjreedy9526]

Tiatia is awesome, love the way he attacks.

[@garrick2508]

An accurate goal kicker is very important if you want to put on scoreboard pressure and win games Crusaders.

[@user-sn5zs9qh4w]

The sectors and coach don't want a goal kicker

[@vjb66666]

Well done!

[@patocar1439]

Finally Force!! Well done boys!!

[@Horsbreh]

How does Rob Penney keep getting work?

[@Mada-yq5sf]

Because he needs more penny's proberly blowing the big boss

[@bremCZ]

Because he has a fairly good coaching record. His NPC run with Canterbury was great. He did well at Munster, and dragged the Shining Arcs off the floor to make playoffs regularly.

[@mursyidomar6995]

Quality of NZ rugby is deteriorating. Young NZ athletes chose other sports/overseas probably because of better pay, reducing the talent pool.

[@mikescudder4621]

The problem is he doesnt have a team sheet laden with All Blacks.

[@stealthpakfa]

Rob Penney is a total fraud. The bloke has been stealing a living being a fraudulent coach. Failed at Munster. Failed at Shining Arcs. Failed at Waratahs. Failed at Crusaders. Only reason he got hired as Crusaders head coach was due to nepotism.

[@dazmac159]

This year has proven it wasn't Canterbury rugby that was outstanding, it was Razor!🤙🏄‍♂️

[@farnofamilyfarm]

Congratulations Western Force. Well done!!!

[@marqure9373]

Crusaders have lost so many key players coaching staff they now have to rebuild with fresh young players, maybe their Under20's team be the best option

[@velimasuku8808]

Stop with the excuses 😂

[@bremCZ]

@@velimasuku8808 Reasons are not always excuses. They lost because they didn't play well, and some of the reasons are staff and player turnover. They have a lot of inexperience and now a lot of issues with confidence.

[@lm_b5080]

why on earth did they not have a contingency plan for the post-Razor era ?? he's been planning an AB move for years

[@frankchan5547]

Actually Canes lost their coach to ABs as well as Coles, Ardie and Julian and in season lost Cam Roigard

[@ablewilling2778]

@@lm_b5080 the Crudaders are without TWENTY THREE of their previous year’s squad, including world class ABs like Sam Whitelock, Cody Taylor, Scott Barrett, Richie Mounga, Will Jordan, Leister Faiinganuku, Jack Goodhue…. and people are still pointing to the change of coach!! 🤦‍♂️

[@mikescudder4621]

Congrats Force!

[@johnhelms8226]

Congratulations to the Force!

[@marcusd9192]

The Crusaders havent missed a beat since losing Razor

[@henkstols9326]

Dont follow much of the SH comps anymore since the Boks are playing up north, but it seems like the guard has changed drastically as the Crusaders are looking absolutely shocking.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Looks to me like that second Crusaders is the reason the Kiwis are averse to TMO interjection. That was legally grounded was it?

[@RubyDoobieScoo]

I'm just glad Sevu is playing so well despite everything, good players often languish and get forgotten in bad teams.

[@jaydencarter4698]

Man... This season hurts 😢

[@geo141000]

The last try was a penalty try. Why was there a conversion? Did the TMO review it, decided that it was a..."normal" try (it didn't look like the Crusaders collapsed the maul) and the conversion had to be taken?

[@warrust]

The highlight cut away too early, you can see the grounding at 5:17

[@terry_kennedy_]

little suspicious

[@jamescaldwell7396]

Correct. He grounded it so video red reversed the decision

[@montinirfc]

That crusaders try at 50:33 should’ve been challenged lost possession after the force player slapped the ball away

[@Samizouza]

At least the AU teams are finally stepping up to the kiwi sides and its been so long, well done Force

[@johnvanvuuren581]

How the mighty have fallen

[@Formakiwi]

Dang. Well done to the Force, nice to see the perpetual battlers de jour playing with spark an confidence. Never thought I´d see the day the Crusaders would be vying with the Highlanders for the wooden spoon. You can talk about player turnover, but the headless-chicken display here suggests real issues in the coaching box.

[@emmanuelkawadza]

Well let's face it, this Force team has stepped up and brought in great players like Nick White and Kurtley Beale. The rest of the players are feeding off them. Not the same Force that used to be a punching bag. For the Crusaders, a lot of guys in that squad don't deserve that kind of season attached to them. Specifically stand out men like Sevu Reece.

[@Wahzzah]

wow did not see that coming lol

[@rugger104]

Damn, the Crusaders this year…..wow

[@wekiwisdofly85]

Always thought the only reason Reece scores tries cause it’s the crusaders and they make him look good cause they can create space for him but since the crusaders have hit a bit of a slump it’s still Reece that’s putting in all the hard work. I was so wrong about him. Keep up the good work Reece!

[@arenzoapollus4773]

Poor shame old Crusaders. Totally no more spark in this team anymore.

[@mikescudder4621]

I beg to differ. There is Sevu Reese! A lone spark.

[@danzedo3255]

Crusaders missed all 3 convertions wow

[@MatW4606]

Not to mention he missed touch on plenty of kicks, he kicked multiple balls out on the full, he’s got to be the worst kicker in the competition by a mile

[@AgentMoray]

Aussie teams are back, baby!

[@MusMasi]

brombies woeful vs the blues

[@AgentMoray]

@@MusMasi Don't rain on my parade man :) I just want the competition to not be a Kiwi whitewash every year.

[@mikescudder4621]

22 point win over fellow bottom of the table dwellers. Ouch! The second Crusaders try was clearly lost over the line. Sevu Reese the only positive for the Crusaders, if he goes down injured, lord have mercy.

[@amigunz9164]

This season of Super rugby has been full of surprises and is competitive 👍

[@Chowwiefn]

Yea Aussie teams have 7 wins and 8 losses so far which is already better than previous seasons. But the top 2 kiwi teams are looking far better than the rest and each will probably only lose to each other, but next weeks round has the Reds at home against the Blues and Brumbies at home against the Canes so hopefully those aussie sides prove me wrong

[@jimmiecooper3230]

Thats it for the Crusaders .Poor as hell !!

[@patedrx]

✨✨✨

[@andrewharris1837]

Great win for the Force after 11 yrs losing to Crusaders😅

[@richharris3276]

seeing the saders getting pumped by almost every team has been awesome lol the rest of the compeition have been getting flogged by them for at least 2 decades weve had enough lmfao time for them to get flogged

[@marihanoclarke8657]

Fire the coach and get a the team back in man. This is stupid to watch

[@ShawnDrymen]

Crusader's have always been a representation of the national team but this is nowhere near that standard right now.

[@garethpearce5255]

The crusaders gave away a lot of penalty point huh. Wow.

[@b.santiago5939]

2:18 hahahaha nice ducks shorts

[@Olivierstreet]

Welp, at least we found a baller in Jamie Hannah.

[@wildchef69]

Bottom of the ladder for the next decade 😂😂

[@matthewwaaka5983]

Hohepa looks like a guy who plays his first 2 years with Canes, having a shit start to his career. Then eventually shifting down to the Highlanders where he becomes a star

[@neilcarpenter2669]

The standard of provincial rugby in the Southern hemisphere isn't as high as the standard in the European cup currently in my opinion.

[@WSolar-679VT]

Yea, which is why Northern hemisphere teams have been winning the past few world cups

[@user-xb8tc3tc8t]

Maybe true. The new comp will see if your opinion is correct. We will see.

[@leesi4966]

Chase tryna spinnaroni...In all honesty the team looks lost...Aumua feels out of place...not sure what the plan of attack was...

[@NZTrumpFan]

Aumua not good enough

[@FredY-cg6mi]

absolutely deplorable performance from the start of the season. Rookies haven't made an effort to step up. They jsut look lost. No play maker, no mid fields, no kicker

[@andreslopez-ho4ww]

What is happening to the crusaders?

[@RobHenare]

Like all Champion Franchises, The Crusaders will bounce back. 2025 onwards

[@str8gary]

RIP Crusaders

[@ontheblock40hot11]

Yeah at first I thought you know the team is rebuilding but at this point they have good players but the game plan and play style just isn’t it we score first then don’t do anything like what

[@DavidLimofLimReport]

Never seen a Force pack totally destroy the Crusaders

[@neilbe7118]

Kurtley beale!!!

[@aarondekker1834]

The only time I'm cheering for the aussies haha, when they face the crusaders.

[@dyllan6303]

"Conditions are Perthect"

[@thamzafaniso]

Wooden spoon boys!

[@Mata-Miramar]

There will be no playoffs this year for the Saders

[@Kavanavu]

Well done Force, well deserved win 🩵

[@nicogoliath4902]

This is not my boys season.

[@flyinkiwi01]

The Crusaders are lucky they aren't going to be relegated down a tier next season

[@tdtdtd1826]

Crusaders got smashed again omg

[@Mokgatla_K]

how the mighty have fallen, the crusaders getting a drubbing from the Force?

[@rabbitss11]

The Crusaders have fallen apart, some quality players but the team as a whole aren't in it

[@beentheredonethat1525]

OH MY ! the SADERS get a new name ..THE SAD TEARS 😱😭..the FORCE WHERE AGAINST YOU ! QUOTE YODA ..!

[@beentheredonethat1525]

FROM the BRIGHTER SIDE across the pond ! THE AUSSIE BROTHERS will only STRENGTHEN the KIA KAHA amongst the ALL BLACKS ?.

[@caw8806]

Good To See The Spineless Crusader Haters Are spitting There Bullshit As Predicted. 28 Long Years At The Pointy End Of The Toughest Most Demanding Rugby Competition Ever Played, Can You Say The Same About Your Favourite Or Home Franchise? Any One? Don’t Even Try Bad Mouthing The World Famous, Legendary Saders Franchise. Do Yourselves A Huge Favour And Show The Respect Earned And Deserved. Born And Bred One Eyed Cantabrians Will Always Be In Awe Of The Greatest And Most Winningest Rugby Club In The History Of The Game, You Should Too.

[@caw8806]

One Last Note, Your Fav Teams Had Better Make The Most Of The Vacuum At The Top Of The Comp, While It Lasts. We Will Be Back👍🏼

[@preest_nz]

Our season goes from bad to worse

[@philipkoekemoer4705]

Jeff Wilson " they will Mae the semi finals by beating the aussies"

[@frankchan5547]

Waratahs and Force- hold our beers😅

[@nepiahemopo1702]

A name change might save them further embarrassment. 😂

[@waynebeggs1106]

go the force well done boys

[@jerrylynch5611]

At least the Highlanders have always been a bit shit, we are used to this shame....

[@izakcelliers7307]

razer...jou breakdance moves ga Nzl nie wee sien oubaas....jul kak is geboek

[@DanSeabright]

oh canterbury lol

[@ablewilling2778]

😂… the Crudaders are without TWENTY THREE of their previous year’s squad, including world class ABs like Sam Whitelock, Cody Taylor, Scott Barrett, Richie Mounga, Will Jordan, Leister Faiinganuku, Jack Goodhue…. and people are still pointing to the change of coach!!! 🤦‍♂️

[@LuisAndrade-vg1hf]

🙉🙈🙊

[@Slappies007]

NZ rugby is going like a Boeing, down 😅

[@frankchan5547]

Canes and Blues at top of table. Force next to last. Brumbies got thrashed. 2 poor NZ teams making you look good😅

[@MusMasi]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@runningforasthma1]

Absolutely glorious how bad the Crusader's are now 😂