Andy Ellis running out for the Crusaders in 2016. Photo: Getty ImagesFormer Crusaders great Andy Ellis has joined United States Major League side Rugby United New York for the 2021 season. The club announced on Facebook yesterday the former All Blacks half-back and Rugby World Cup winner has signed a new deal with the club. Ellis, 36, will join fellow Kiwi Kara Pryor and former England international Ben Foden at Rugby United New York. "More than 150 games for the Crusaders and 28 games for the All-Blacks (sic)...this experienced half-back becomes a New Yorker after recently helping Kobe to Japanese success," Rugby United New York said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 15, 2021 02:48 UTC