Nick Crosswell
Encyclopedia
Nick Crosswell is a professional rugby union
player. He represents the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition and Manawatu
in the ITM Cup, playing at flanker
. He currently serves as team captain for Manawatu.
in the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup
and his strong work rate and solid tackling quickly established him as a starter for the side.
Crosswell was named team captain for the 2011 ITM Cup
, but suffered through a difficult season as injury limited him to just 4 starts, and in his absence Manawatu finished second from the bottom of the table in the competition. Both Crosswell and the team had a vastly improved 2011
, however, as he started every game as captain in helping the team to the Championship Final of the ITM Cup.
after impressing in provincial rugby for Manawatu. He managed to establish himself as a reliable loose forward for the club, appearing in 9 of their 13 matches including two starts.
For the 2011 Super Rugby season, Crosswell transferred south to join the Highlanders. For the Highlanders, he has continued in much the same role as for the Hurricanes, usually coming on as a substitute in the final 20 minutes of matches.
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
player. He represents the Highlanders in the Super 15 competition and Manawatu
Manawatu Rugby Union
Manawatu Rugby Union is the governing body of the sport of Rugby union in the Manawatu rugby province. The Union is based in the city of Palmerston North but has a catchment area from nearby towns in the province, including Feilding, Rongotea, Linton, Bulls, Pahiatua, Dannevirke and...
in the ITM Cup, playing at flanker
Flanker (rugby union)
A flanker is a position in the sport of rugby union. Flankers play in the forwards, and are generally classified as either blindside, or openside flankers; numbers six and seven respectively. The name comes from their position in a scrum in which they flank each set of forwards...
. He currently serves as team captain for Manawatu.
Provincial Rugby
Crosswell made his debut for ManawatuManawatu Rugby Union
Manawatu Rugby Union is the governing body of the sport of Rugby union in the Manawatu rugby province. The Union is based in the city of Palmerston North but has a catchment area from nearby towns in the province, including Feilding, Rongotea, Linton, Bulls, Pahiatua, Dannevirke and...
in the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup
2006 Air New Zealand Cup
The 2006 Air New Zealand Cup is a provincial rugby union competition involving 14 teams from New Zealand. Matches started on Friday 28 July 2006, and the Grand Final was won by Waikato on 21 October 2006....
and his strong work rate and solid tackling quickly established him as a starter for the side.
Crosswell was named team captain for the 2011 ITM Cup
2011 ITM Cup
The 2011 ITM Cup is the 35th provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand, the sixth since the competition reconstruction in 2006 and the second under the new sponsor of ITM ....
, but suffered through a difficult season as injury limited him to just 4 starts, and in his absence Manawatu finished second from the bottom of the table in the competition. Both Crosswell and the team had a vastly improved 2011
2011 ITM Cup
The 2011 ITM Cup is the 35th provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand, the sixth since the competition reconstruction in 2006 and the second under the new sponsor of ITM ....
, however, as he started every game as captain in helping the team to the Championship Final of the ITM Cup.
Super Rugby
Crosswell was named in the Hurricanes squad for the 2010 Super 14 season2010 Super 14 season
The 2010 Super 14 season kicked off in February 2010 with pre-season matches held from mid-January. It finished on 29 May. The 2010 season was the fifth and last season of the expanded Super 14 format. The schedule, which covers 3½ months, featured a total of 94 matches, with each team playing one...
after impressing in provincial rugby for Manawatu. He managed to establish himself as a reliable loose forward for the club, appearing in 9 of their 13 matches including two starts.
For the 2011 Super Rugby season, Crosswell transferred south to join the Highlanders. For the Highlanders, he has continued in much the same role as for the Hurricanes, usually coming on as a substitute in the final 20 minutes of matches.