Cruse began his senior playing career at Stockport Rugby where his talent was apparent, earning him a place at the Sale Sharks Academy. After a season with Sale he signed for Rotherham.
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.
In early March 2016, the hooker 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. He scored 8 tries in his first 35 appearances.
The hooker made an impressive 28 appearances in the 2018/19 season, in which he went past 50 appearances for the club.
Cruse won the Wasps’ 2017/18 Players’ Player of the Season.
In February 2021, he signed a new deal committing his future to Wasps.
(LS February 26, 2021)
Career
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Chinnor RFC Assistant Coach |
2024 - present |
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Sale Sharks Hooker |
2012 - 2015 |
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London Irish Hooker |
2015 - 2016 |
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Barbarians Hooker |
2022 - 2023 |
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Edinburgh Rugby Hooker |
2022 - 2023 |
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Wasps Hooker |
2016 - 2023 |
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Northampton Saints Hooker |
2023 - 2024 |
