Wales international Rugby Union star Andy Powell has ruled out a move to Rugby League with the the Crusaders next season.
Emanuele Palladino, who is Powell's agent has moved to dismiss speculation linking the former British and Irish Lion with the Wrexham-based side.
Twenty eight year old Powell who plays for Cardiff Blues has been linked with a move to the Crusaders ever since Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas switched to Rugby league earlier this year.
Palladino however says that the Crusaders have never made an official offer to Powell.
"After much speculation regarding Andy Powell and where he will be playing next season, we wanted to clarify that Andy Powell will not be joining the Crusaders next season. " said Palladino on the Distinct Management website.
"Andy is a close friend of Gareth Thomas as everyone knows, and also a big fan of rugby league, however there has never been any official offer made for Andy from the Crusaders despite the rumours circulating in the media.
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