Dan Carter and the Canterbury Rugby Union have agreed terms and conditions for a new contract through until the end of 2011.

"We are absolutely delighted to be able to re-sign Dan until after the next Rugby World Cup" said CRFU CEO Hamish Riach. "While there has been intense media speculation about Dan's future Provincial Union, our discussions have been positive and constructive throughout and have lead to this agreement today.

"Dan is obviously a world class player and it will be fantastic to have him back. It is quite simply tremendously good news for all who care about Canterbury and Crusaders rugby".

Commenting on his decision, Dan Carter said: “Christchurch has always been home for me so it is great to have re-signed with Canterbury rugby through to 2011. I am looking forward to playing in a red and black jersey again and being part of the province that has given my rugby so much”.