Colin Mansbridge- What a Lad

Rugby fans don't get much bigger than Colin Mansbridge! Who also just happens to be potentially the most successful CEO in all sport, having been the Crusaders CEO for the last 8 years which includes 7 Titles! However, for many it was the way he handled himself and the organisation last season when Crusaders missed the top 8 which was most impressive!In this episode, Colin brings plenty of honesty, insight, and laughs and we go through some of the challenges and triumphs of being the boss!Some parts that stood out in this one were...Why he decided to ban the Cow Bells from the Super Rugby finalHis take on Super Rugby and where it’s headingWhy he stood by Rob Penney and didn’t panic after the 2024 seasonHis love for rugby and in particular scrumsHow he landed the CEO gig despite thinking he couldn’t run a rugby clubThe decision behind the Crusaders rebrandHis thoughts on the new stadiumHow he ended up on TikTok,Who he reckons is the best player he’s ever CEO’dAnd of course… his secret to locking down a good scrumColin brings the same level-headedness and wit to this chat that he brings to one of rugby’s most demanding jobs. If you want to understand what really goes on behind the curtain at the Crusaders, this one is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.