NORTHAMPTON hooker Tom Cruse will join the coaching team at Bedford when he retires at the end of the season.
The 35-year-old, right, announced his plan to end his playing career last month and will join the Blues as forwards coach. Cruse, who starred for Rotherham in the Championship before moving onto Wasps, has made 14 appearances for Saints since joining them from Edinburgh in 2023.
“Bedford are a big, traditional club and I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity,” Cruse said. “It’s a really exciting challenge for me as I begin my coaching ca...