Rugby Australia has reached out to Angus Crichton’s management to withdraw the two-year deal it offered the rugby league star less than two weeks ago.
This masthead reported last week that RA had tabled a deal worth up to $1.6 million for the Roosters back-rower to play for Super Rugby club Western Force and the Wallabies. The offer, which sparked a public and internal backlash, was tabled to Crichton’s manager David Rawlings for 2024 and 2025.
Rugby Australia has withdrawn its offer to Angus Crichton.Credit: Getty
Crichton is on a deal worth about $675,000 at the Roosters in 2024. The club had given him its blessing to explore the possibility of returning to rugby union, and would have looked favourably upon a release request.
Rawlings confirmed RA had withdrawn the offer but declined to comment when contacted on Tuesday afternoon. This masthead also contacted RA officials for comment.
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Crichton last week travelled to France to watch matches at the Rugby World Cup.
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