Brad Mooar returns to the Crusaders

Brad Mooar is making a return to the Crusaders Assistant Coach position, signing on until 2026. 

Mooar was part of the coaching crew from 2015 to 2019, when Crusaders began their unbroken seven year winning streak. He has spent his time away from the red and black coaching various teams around the globe, adding a World Cup and Six Nations tournament under his belt. Now, Mooar is back in Christchurch, ready and raring to get back into the walls of Rugby Park.

“My family and I are really happy to be back in Christchurch, and I’m really excited to be at Rugby Park again. It feels like coming home,” said Mooar, “It’s wonderful to be back in the mix with the players and staff, and I’m looking forwards to connecting with the community again”.

Although not having worked closely alongside Rob Penney before, Mooar is already well acquainted with the Crusaders Head Coach from their club rugby playing days as well as both being amongst Canterbury coaching groups.

“Brad has some awesome credentials. He is a quality coach and a quality human being” said Penney, “He has a proven success record and is going to offer the coaching group and the organisation a wealth of experience and knowledge”.

Assistant Coach, Matt Todd, will be another familiar face of many, as he was part of the playing squad when Mooar was previously with us. It is reconnecting with colleagues and building new connections that Mooar is buzzing about most.

“It’s cool to be back working with some superb people that I’ve worked with previously, as well as building relationships with those I hadn’t met before”.

Colin Mansbridge, Crusaders CEO, is thrilled for Mooar’s return and to see his experience shine through, “he is vastly experienced and cares deeply. He is really invested in the Crusaders, and I’m really pleased to have someone of his calibre on board to compliment the group that has grown enormously since last year.”