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Waratahs condemn the Crusaders to worst Super Rugby start since 2014

Scott Barrett reacts after Crusaders' loss to the Waratahs (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

The Waratahs have consigned the Crusaders to their worst Super Rugby season start in a decade with a shock 37-24 win over last year’s champions.

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NSW finally gave Australian rugby fans something to cheer about, with five-eighth Tane Edmed orchestrating the convincing victory on Saturday night at Melbourne’s AAMI Park, which is hosting all 12 teams over Super Round this weekend.

Coming on the back of their opening-round loss to the Chiefs, it’s the first time since 2014 that the Crusaders have lost their first two matches in an ominous sign for Rob Penney, who formerly coached NSW.

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    Simon Raiwalui on what his new role with World Rugby entails

    Former Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui chats about his new role as High Performance Pathways and Player Development Manager at World Rugby.

    He took over the most successful team in the competition’s history this year after being sacked by the Waratahs following their winless season in 2021.

    Waratahs coach Darren Coleman had an inkling that his troops were up for something special, telling reporters after their final training run he wished he could have a bet on the $10 underdogs.

    But even he would have been surprised by the four-try haul, which trumped their 24-21 win over the Crusaders back in 2022 at Leichhardt Oval. The Crusaders scored after just 90 seconds with winger Macca Springer outflanking the opposition but the Waratahs refused to be rattled.

    Halves Edmed and skipper Jake Gordon kept their Crusaders’ 20-year-old halves pairing of Noah Hotham and Taha Kemara guessing while the NSW forwards dominated the breakdown battle.

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    After Hugh Sinclair scored their first try off a charge down, Edmed piled on the penalties before he slipped through the defence to put Harry Wilson over right on half-time for a 23-10 lead.

    The Crusaders drew first blood in the second half with Sevu Reece bagging a second try in the 48th minute, but the Waratahs hit back when Edmed kicked the ball crossfield into the waiting arms of Triston Reilly.

    Gordon then pounced on a loose ball and scooted away with the lead blowing out to 37-17. The Crusaders got a late try but it was the Waratahs night to celebrate.

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    Alister 391 days ago

    I wouldn't be writing the Crusaders off yet,I think the Chiefs are looking awesome (clearly best 10 in competition),but an observation I just want to put out there.After watching Landers v Blues, (Landers could have won),are Landers greatly better than last year or are Blues possibly not as good as last yrar

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    Graham 393 days ago

    Aotearoa , enjoy this situation while you can. Sort memories. We miss Richie Mo’unga not Dan Carter. 7 titles Richie Mo’unga while he was there. Genius.

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    Rugby 393 days ago

    missing Dan carter

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    Sumkunn Tsadmiova 393 days ago

    Losing to an Ozzie franchise. Embarrassing…

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    BMac 393 days ago

    Seriously , yet again Havali has a shocker, 3 errors that lead to trys, Good to see hes continuing his poor form of last 3 years including being shown up time & time again in International tests as well..Rob Penny is not a good coach, he had a poor record up North before landing this role..

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    Tim 393 days ago

    Guess the Crusaders' winning run of Super comps has to come to an end some time. The beginning of the end?

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