Tom Cruse (born 30 March 1989) is an English rugby union player who plays hooker for Northampton Saints.
| Birth name | Thomas Mark Cruse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 March 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Stockport, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cruse began his senior playing career at Stockport RUFC where his talent was apparent, earning him a place at the Sale Sharks academy.[1] After a season with Sale, he signed his first professional contract with Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship from the 2013-14 season.[2]
Cruse was the stand-out hooker in the RFU Championship in the 2015 season while playing for Rotherham Titans, before signing with London Irish for the 2015/16 season.[3]
In early March 2016, Cruse announced his move to Wasps for that season. Since then, Cruse has earned a reputation as one of the most mobile front row forwards in the Premiership.[4][5] He signed a contract extension ahead of the 2021–22 season.[6]
Wasps entered administration on 17 October 2022 and Cruse was made redundant along with all other players and coaching staff.[7] On 22 November 2022 Edinburgh Rugby confirmed the signing of Cruse on a short-term deal.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Tom Cruse Stockport Profile". Stockport Rugby. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Dream Team: Tom Cruse – Rotherham Titans hooker". The Rugby Paper. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "TOM CRUSE SIGNS FOR LONDON IRISH". London Irish. 9 April 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Tom Cruse signs new contract". Wasps. 20 November 2017. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Tom Cruse signs new Wasps contract as squad building continues". Sky Sports. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ "Tom Cruse signs new deal with Wasps". www.wasps.co.uk. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ Bridge, Bobby (17 October 2022). "Wasps' administration confirmed as 167 employees made redundant". CoventryLive. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Hooker Cruse makes capital move". Edinburgh Rugby. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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