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Angus Crichton Confirms Rugby Switch to Waratahs for 2027 World Cup Bid

The Roosters star will leave league after 2026 to take a two-year contract with NSW.

Overview

  • Crichton said the move returns him to the code he played as a schoolboy and aligns with his long-held Wallabies ambition.
  • He will complete the 2026 NRL season with the Sydney Roosters before debuting for the Waratahs in the 2027 Super Rugby campaign.
  • The Independent reports a two-year agreement, clarifying earlier coverage that differed on contract length and value.
  • He is being considered for inside centre or back-row roles as he targets selection for Australia’s 2027 Rugby World Cup squad.
  • The switch extends a broader cross-code trend that includes Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s move to union and Mark Nawaqanitawase’s planned stint in Japan.