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Rugby Australia Confirms Angus Crichton’s 2027 Switch to Waratahs on Two-Year Deal

The Roosters forward will complete the 2026 NRL season before returning to union to chase Wallabies selection at the home World Cup.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Angus Crichton of Australia scores his team's third try during the Rugby League Ashes match between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium on October 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)
Angus Crichton helped the Kangaroos to an Ashes series win late last year.
Rugby League - World Cup - Semi Final - Australia v New Zealand - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - November 11, 2022 New Zealand's Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Briton Nikora and Moses Leota in action with Australia's Angus Crichton. Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Overview

  • Rugby Australia announced Crichton has signed a two-year contract to join the NSW Waratahs in 2027 after finishing the 2026 campaign with the Sydney Roosters.
  • Crichton said the move is driven by a long-held ambition to play for the Wallabies at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
  • Waratahs coach Dan McKellar and Crichton indicated he is being lined up to play at inside centre, with earlier reports also noting back-row as an option.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and media reports differ on the value of the deal, underscoring inconsistent public reporting of the contract figures.
  • The signing continues Rugby Australia’s recruitment of league talent, following Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s move and with Mark Nawaqanitawase set for a return to union in Japan, as leaders praised Crichton’s professionalism and expected impact.