Brad Mooar is returning to the Crusaders as an assistant coach position, signing on until the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Mooar, 50 was part of the coaching staff from 2015 to 2019, when Crusaders began their unbroken seven year winning streak.
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He has spent his time away from the red and black coaching various teams around the globe, adding a World Cup, a stint with the All Blacks in 2020 and Six Nations tournament under his belt.
“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 as he was part of the playing squad when Mooar was previously with the Crusaders.