Tom Cruse

Hooker · Wasps

Nationality

England

Born

1989-03-30

Birthplace

Stockport, Greater Manchester, England

Height

1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)

Weight

100 kg (15 st 10 lb)

Tom Cruse (born 30 March 1989) is an English rugby union player for Wasps in the Premiership Rugby. His preferred position is hooker. Cruse began his senior playing career at Stockport RUFC where his talent was apparent, earning him a place at the Sale Sharks academy. After a season with Sale, he signed his first professional contract with Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship from the 2013-14 season. 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, Cruse 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.