Criteria
To ensure this group is special and exclusive, the Crusaders will aim to keep Hall of Fame Inductees under 10% of capped Crusaders (e.g. with 273 debutants there will not be more than 27 inductees).
Crusaders Hall of Fame
Background
In 27 seasons the Crusaders have capped 273 debutants, many of which have shown huge loyalty to the club with 23 players playing over 100 games. The Crusaders are the only team in Super Rugby History to go back, to back, to back twice and the only team to win 6 championships in a row. The success of the Crusaders is undeniable, and the time has come to acknowledge and celebrate the legends of our club.
Crusaders Hall of Fame
The Crusaders Hall of Fame inductees will include Players and Head Coaches who are recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Crusaders on and off the field. The selection process is not purely about statistics and success by way of championships. It’s also about aligning with the club’s values, good character, leadership, courage and a range of other personal traits that invariably separate Crusaders legends from the rest. Whilst this is a largely subjective exercise, the Crusaders Hall of Fame selection committee is confident that no player worthy of inclusion will be overlooked.
Eligible parties are:
- A capped Crusaders players who has retired from playing rugby at least 5 years prior from recognition
- A Head Coach who has finished coaching the Crusaders.
Eligible parties must meet a minimum of 5 of the following 7 criteria:
1. Played or coached 100 or more games for the Crusaders OR played or coached for the Crusaders more than 8 seasons.
2. Played in or coached a Championship Winning Team
3. Achieved and displayed excellence in their playing position throughout their playing career. (Excellence is a subjective measure, however awarded accolades and achievements will have a significant weighting in this criteria e.g. Player of the Year)
4. Lead on and off the field in action and behaviour. Lived the Crusaders values throughout their career and has remained of good character. Crusaders Values being; Loyalty, Work Ethic, Respect, Integrity, Equality, Team First, Enjoyment
5. A team man who always puts the team first and brought the best out of their Crusaders teammates
6. Have been selected for or coached an international team
7. Have had a significant contribution to the team on and off the field
Crusaders Hall of Fame Committee
The Hall of Fame Committees role is to:
Review the Hall of Fame Eligibility Criteria bi-annually, to ensure that it remains current and relevant to the evolving nature of the game and the Crusaders.
Meet a minimum of bi-annually to decide on which Crusaders players and Head Coaches will be inducted each year based on the Hall of Fame Criteria.
Discuss and appoint replacement committee members when a committee member resigns. Committee members will nominate a replacement and vote on their appointment.
Hall of Fame Committee consists of:
Bob Stewart (Chairperson)
John Miles
Brian Ashby
Lesley Murdoch
Sam Broomhall
Angus Gardiner
Scott Robertson
Samuel Whitelock
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