Angus Crichton Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, NSW Origin, Career, Mental Health

Angus Crichton is an Australian professional rugby league footballer known for his role as a back‑row forward.

He first drew wide attention through his breakout performances with South Sydney Rabbitohs before moving to the Sydney Roosters, where he has become a key figure.

His selection for New South Wales in State of Origin and his representation of Australia at international level have cemented his reputation in the sport.

Profile

• Full name: Angus Crichton
• Date of birth: 5 February 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Temora, New South Wales, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Rugby league footballer
• Height: 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
• Weight: 102 kg (225 lbs)
• Eye color: Blue-green
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Andrew Crichton (father), Pip Crichton (mother)
• Siblings: Two older sisters
• Spouse: Chloe Esegbona (married 5 May 2025)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (raised Anglican)
• Ethnicity: Anglo-Celtic Australian
• Net worth: A$2.8–3.2 million

Early Life and Education

Angus Crichton now at the age of 29, was born on 5 February 1996 in Temora, a small town in southern New South Wales, and grew up on his family’s farm near Young.

From an early age, he balanced academic success with sport, representing his local club Young Cherrypickers in rugby league while also playing rugby union at school.

He attended The Scots College in Sydney, where he was selected for the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Team in both 2013 and 2014.

Crichton was captain of the Scots College First XV and considered one of the best schoolboy forwards in the country.

After graduating, he initially pursued sports management and agriculture courses before fully committing to professional rugby league, joining South Sydney Rabbitohs’ under-20 development system.

Personal Life

In May 2025, Angus Crichton married Chloe Esegbona, an Australian-Nigerian model, wellness entrepreneur, and former track athlete.

The pair reportedly met in 2022 at a Sydney charity gala.

Their wedding took place in Bowral, New South Wales, attended by teammates and family.

The couple currently lives in Bronte, Sydney’s eastern suburbs, and often share travel and philanthropic updates through their social channels.

Crichton has been open about his mental-health journey, publicly discussing his bipolar diagnosis in early 2023 and taking a break from rugby league to receive treatment.

His courage in addressing the issue helped destigmatize mental health in elite sports.

Career

Angus Crichton began his rugby league journey with junior football at Young Cherrypickers.

In 2013 and 2014 he played rugby union at school level and represented Australian Schoolboys teams.

On 31 October 2014 he signed a two‑year contract with South Sydney Rabbitohs beginning 2015.

He played in the Rabbitohs’ NYC (under‑20) team in 2015 and moved to their New South Wales Cup side in 2016.

Crichton made his NRL debut in Round 19 of 2016, playing for South Sydney against Brisbane Broncos.

2017 was a breakout year: he made 22 appearances and scored seven tries, including a hat trick against the Gold Coast Titans.

In December 2017 he signed a three‑year deal with the Sydney Roosters starting in 2019.

In early 2018, Angus Crichton underwent surgery to amputate part of his left middle finger, due to recurring injury issues.

He made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in 2018, coming off the bench in all three matches.

He made his club debut for Sydney Roosters in 2019, scoring his first try for them in Round 4, and was part of the Roosters side that won the 2019 NRL Grand Final over Canberra.

In 2020 he played in the World Club Challenge victory over St Helens and featured in all three State of Origin matches that year.

In 2021 Crichton was suspended for two games due to a high tackle, and the Roosters exited the finals in Week 2.

In 2022 he scored multiple tries late in the season, and was selected in Australia’s squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (played in 2022).

During the World Cup final, he was sin‑binned for a raised forearm to Samoa’s Chanel Harris‑Tavita; later in the match he dropped the ball over the line in a key moment.

Australia still won 30‑10.

In July 2024 he signed a two‑year contract extension with the Roosters, extending through 2026.

He also won the Brad Fittler Medal in 2024 as New South Wales’ most valuable player in the State of Origin series, and earned the Wally Lewis Medal for best player in the Origin series.

Awards

• Brad Fittler Medal (2024) – NSW Origin Player of the Series
• Wally Lewis Medal (2024) – Overall State of Origin Best Player
• NRL Premiership Winner (2019) – Sydney Roosters
• World Club Challenge Champion (2020) – Sydney Roosters
• Australian Schoolboys Representative (2013, 2014)

Net Worth

Angus Crichton’s net worth is estimated between A$2.8 million and A$3.2 million.

Crichton’s earnings come primarily from his NRL contracts with the Sydney Roosters, match bonuses from State of Origin and Kangaroos representation, sponsorships, and investments in rural property and fitness ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @anguscrichton