Scott Hansen to Lead Canterbury Crusaders From 2027 | Sports-Games

Scott Hansen to Lead Canterbury Crusaders from 2027 | Sports-Games

Scott Hansen is set to become the head coach of the Canterbury Crusaders in 2027, succeeding Rob Penney. Penney will step down after the current Super Rugby Pacific season. During his tenure, he guided the team to a title victory in 2025. Hansen, a former Crusaders assistant, returns home to Christchurch.

Crusaders coach’s awkward stand-up

Outgoing Crusaders coach Rob Penney did not appear happy for most of an awkward and uncomfortable three minutes at a press conference confirming his successor.

Rugby-Former All Blacks assistant Hansen to take over Crusaders in 2027

May 27 (Reuters) - Former All ⁠Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen will replace Rob ⁠Penney as Canterbury Crusaders boss from the 2027 Super ‌Rugby Pacific season, the New Zealand team confirmed on Wednesday.

Ex-All Blacks assistant set to take over at Crusaders

After three season in charge, Rob Penney will be replaced by Scott Hansen as Canterbury Crusaders coach for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

Super Rugby Pacific: Scott Hansen replaces Rob Penney as Crusaders coach in 2027

Scott Hansen wasn’t out of a job for long. He will be the next Crusaders coach.

Ex-All Blacks coach confirmed as Crusaders' new boss

Rob Penny will step down as the Crusaders' head coach at the end of this season and Scott Hansen has been confirmed as his replacement.