CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 19: Zach Gallagher takes part in a drill during a Crusaders Super Rugby Pacific training session at Orangetheory Stadium on May 19, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
At a Glance:
22-year-old lock Zach Gallagher has signed for the Hurricanes after three seasons with the Crusaders.
In three seasons with the Crusaders, the 197cm lock made 19 appearances for the red & blacks.
The Hurricanes have added lock Zach Gallagher to their side, ahead of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season, with the Canterbury product making the shift north to join the side.
A product of Christs College and the Crusaders Academy the 197cm Gallagher will add some size to the Hurricanes locking department, when he joins the side for preseason this November.
Making his NPC debut for Canterbury in 2020, the then 19-year-old went on to join the Crusaders ahead of the 2022 season making a total of 19 appearances for the side.
An All Blacks XV representative in 2022, Head Coach Clark Laidlaw said it was pleasing to be able to attract a player like Gallagher to the Hurricanes.
“It’s pleasing to be able to add a player like Zach to our roster ahead of 2025. Our coaching staff have worked hard to build a culture where players want to come and be part of the Hurricanes.”
“Zach has the attributes to become an outstanding rugby player and is someone which we have identified can add to the size and ability we already have in that area.”
Combining his rugby, with studying towards a Batchelor of Commerce at UC, Gallagher said he was pleased to put to pen to paper with the Hurricanes, stating it was exciting for him to get out of his comfort zone, after a number of years in the red and black system.
“As a born and bred Cantabrian, I was honoured to represent the Crusaders. From speaking to the Hurricanes coaches, I was excited by the opportunity to be able to represent such a fantastic team. They had an outstanding 2024 season and I am thrilled to be able to make the shift to Wellington and work with Bryn and Whoppa (Jamie Mackintosh) after the NPC campaign with Canterbury,”
Gallagher will join the Hurricanes for preseason in November.
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