Career
He plays Normally on the wing but can play in the centre. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, McCrea signed a year and a half professional contract in January 2008 which will keep him at Ravenhill until June 2009. McCrea had been part of the Ulster Rugby Academy for just over a year when he began training with the senior Ulster team
In December 2008 it was announced that McCrea had signed a contract extension until 2011.
McCrea signed for for the 2011–2012 season on a 2-year contract. He made his debut for Rugby against Benetton Treviso and scored his first try against Scarlets.
He has made Three pro 12 appearances for Rugby and has scored one try. McCrea has played for Ireland at under 19 level and has played in a churchill cup.
He has been called up to the Ireland Wolfhounds squad before.
In February 2013, it was announced that McCrea would join for the rest of the season and the next year.
