Ryan Crotty re-signs with New Zealand Rugby

Midfielder Ryan Crotty has recommitted to the All Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury Rugby for another year.

“I like to take things one year at a time and when I thought about where I could picture myself in 2018, I just didn’t feel like my time here in New Zealand was up yet,” said Crotty.

“I still get a thrill each time I pull on the black or red and black jerseys and I feel really motivated to perform for those teams..."

Crotty was first selected for the Canterbury provincial side in 2008 and then the Crusaders the following year, scoring his first Super Rugby try early in his debut match.

In 2013 he was called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover and played his first Test off the bench against the Wallabies in Sydney.