Ryan Crotty

Position: Midfield Back Born: 23 September 1988 Physical: 1.81m, 94kg (5'11", 207lb) Test Debut: v Australia at Sydney 17 August 2013 RYAN CROTTY has a well-earned reputation as a rock-solid ...Show More

Position: Midfield Back Born: 23 September 1988 Physical: 1.81m, 94kg (5'11", 207lb) Test Debut: v Australia at Sydney 17 August 2013 RYAN CROTTY has a well-earned reputation as a rock-solid midfielder and can cover both second five- eighth and centre. Crotty has also built up considerable experience at Super level, reaching a century of matches in 2016. His first try for the All Blacks cemented his place in rugby folklore, scoring the match-winning five pointer in the final minutes of the 2013 Test against Ireland in Dublin, which secured an unbeaten record for the All Blacks that year. He has played for the Barbarians and has also played Tests against France, Scotland and Wales. Crotty's mother Robyn is a former New Zealand waterpolo representative and his father Steve played rugby for Nelson Bays. He made his first-class debut for Canterbury as a teenager and started his career in black early, representing New Zealand Schools in 2006, winning the Junior World Championship in Wales with New Zealand Under 20s in 2008 and playing for the Junior All Blacks in 2009. Hide