Under-fire head coach Rob Penney described reporter Thomas Mead as a “disgrace” and a “c***” when he thought the microphone was turned off.
CEO Colin Mainsbridge issued an apology via a statement on the club’s website today:
The Crusaders held a media conference on Wednesday for the purpose of naming our team for the week and discussing the upcoming fixture against the Blues.
A line of questioning was undertaken from a reporter present concerning Rob Penney’s future as Crusaders Head Coach. After the media conference had concluded, a private comment to a colleague was inadvertently recorded on third-party microphones, and Rob has since apologised to me for what was said.
On behalf of the Crusaders organisation, I apologise for the comments he made regarding the reporter. I spoke to the reporter today and he has accepted our apology.
The 12-time champions are currently sitting 10th on the Super Rugby Pacific table.
don’t apologise to those murdering scum bag legacy media wana be reporters they probably deserved it cause they are aholes and liars!