Crusaders Forwards Coach Jason Ryan signs through 2020/21 seasons

Crusaders Forwards Coach Jason Ryan has confirmed his coaching future is with the club, signing with New Zealand Rugby and committing to the Crusaders through the 2020 and 2021 seasons.

2019 is Ryan’s third season with the Crusaders, having helped guide the team to consecutive Investec Super Rugby titles in the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Prior to that, he worked with the forwards in the Canterbury provincial team for five years, initially as a Scrum Coach and then as an Assistant Coach in 2015 and 2016. In five provincial seasons, he won four Premiership titles. 
 

Ryan also has national experience with the Black Ferns in 2014, and New Zealand Under 20 team for three seasons.

“I’m excited to re-commit to the Crusaders for the next two seasons, working alongside world class players and coaches in an environment that’s constantly challenging me to be better,” Ryan said.
 

“I have a great relationship with Razor and really value the opportunity to express my own personality in the way I coach. In the end, the decision to continue to work for a club with such a proud history and a drive for continued success, was an easy one to make.”