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The Roosters’ mission to remain a premiership-contender remains on track with NSW Origin star Angus Crichton re-signing with the club.
Rejecting overtures to break ranks and switch to rugby union, Crichton has agreed to terms on a new two-year deal that will keep him at the NRL heavyweights until the end of 2024.
The contract extension is a two-pronged victory for the tricolours, who have warded off potential suitors preparing to make a play for Crichton from November 1.
Crichton’s commitment to remain in the NRL with the Roosters is a major win for the code while his contract extension is pivotal for the club’s security in the back row following the retirement of captain Boyd Cordner.
There had been speculation in August that the Roosters were in danger of losing Crichton to Rugby Australia ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Crichton played the 15-a-side format throughout his junior years, representing the Australian Schoolboys rugby union team before signing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2016.
However, with his contract due to expire at the end of 2022, the 116-gamer has alleviated any uncertainty by locking in his future with the Chooks.
Rejecting overtures to break ranks and switch to rugby union, Crichton has agreed to terms on a new two-year deal that will keep him at the NRL heavyweights until the end of 2024.
The contract extension is a two-pronged victory for the tricolours, who have warded off potential suitors preparing to make a play for Crichton from November 1.
Crichton’s commitment to remain in the NRL with the Roosters is a major win for the code while his contract extension is pivotal for the club’s security in the back row following the retirement of captain Boyd Cordner.
There had been speculation in August that the Roosters were in danger of losing Crichton to Rugby Australia ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Crichton played the 15-a-side format throughout his junior years, representing the Australian Schoolboys rugby union team before signing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2016.
However, with his contract due to expire at the end of 2022, the 116-gamer has alleviated any uncertainty by locking in his future with the Chooks.
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