Sydney Roosters forward Angus Crichton has joyfully announced that he has become a father for the very first time. His wife Chloe gave birth to their son on one of the most significant holy days of the year, with the couple sharing their happy news publicly on Wednesday evening.
A Blessed Arrival on Easter Morning
Sullivan Hugh Crichton made his entrance into the world at precisely 5:05 am on Easter Sunday. The proud new father took to Instagram to share the momentous occasion, posting several heartwarming short videos of the newborn alongside a touching caption.
"You are so perfect and we couldn’t love you more if we tried," Crichton wrote. "Bub is healthy and mum is a soldier. We are blessed beyond measure to be your parents – thank you, son, for making us a family."
NRL Community Celebrates the News
The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fellow rugby league stars across the National Rugby League. Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh commented, "Bless, congrats fam," while Penrith Panthers superstar Nathan Cleary added, "Congrats guys." New South Wales winger Brian To'o also joined in, writing, "Congrats family."
The Instagram post announcing Sullivan's birth has already been liked more than 28,000 times, demonstrating the widespread affection and support for the Crichton family within the sporting community and beyond.
A Year of Milestones for the Crichtons
This wonderful family news comes less than twelve months after Angus and Chloe tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. The couple married in front of a star-studded guest list at the picturesque Krinklewood Estate, located in the Hunter Valley wine region of New South Wales, with the stunning backdrop of the Brokenback Range.
The pair first met in 2022 while Crichton was on tour in England with the Australian Kangaroos. This meeting occurred during what the player has described as one of the most challenging periods of his life, when he was grappling with well-documented mental health issues. Crichton has frequently credited his wife for being his unwavering rock and support as his professional career has flourished.
An Impressive Rugby League Career
Angus Crichton, now 30 years old, has established himself as one of the NRL's top forwards. He made his first-grade debut with the South Sydney Rabbitohs back in 2016 and has since built an impressive resume.
His career highlights include:
- Recently reaching the significant milestone of 200 NRL games.
- Representing New South Wales in 17 State of Origin matches.
- Earning 11 Test caps for the Australian national team.
- Winning an NRL premiership with the Sydney Roosters in the 2019 grand final.
In a fortunate coincidence, the timing of baby Sullivan's arrival aligned perfectly with the Roosters' scheduled bye week last week. The newborn weighed in at a healthy 3.819 kilograms, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the growing Crichton family.
