Scorpions make two more signings
South Wales Scorpions have announced two more signings, both of whom will be in contention to be in the side that will face Wigan Warriors at The Gnoll in Neath this Sunday.
Both players have been playing local rugby league and rugby union in South Wales over the past few years.
Last Sunday’s Blackwood Bulldogs hat-trick hero David James is the first of the signings. As well as starring for the Bulldogs, he has been playing Premiership rugby union with Newport.
24-year old James scored three tries last Sunday as Blackwood beat Edinburgh Eagles 28-16 in Scotland to qualify for the third round of the Challenge Cup. James will be allowed to play for the Bulldogs in their next Challenge Cup game at Oldham on the weekend of March 6/7.
The full-back or winger, who has played for Wales Dragonhearts in the past, has been a consistent performer for the Bulldogs over the past few years, helping them to the Welsh Championship in 2009.
Bulldogs chairman Andrew Smith said: “We’re very proud that David has been signed by the Scorpions. After his showing on Sunday, where he scored three tries for us when we beat Edinburgh Eagles in the Challenge Cup, we’re sure that he’s got a bright professional future in front of him.”
Jamie Murphy has been signed from Bridgend Blue Bulls.
Murphy has been a consistent performer with both the Blue Bulls, Wales Dragonhearts and his Welsh Premiership rugby union club Aberavon Wizards.
He made three appearances for Crusaders in Super League Reserves last season and was outstanding each time, scoring three tries, four goals and a drop goal in total.
“Jamie’s a talent,” said Bridgend Blue Bulls chairman Simon Green. “He stood above the rest last season at the Blue Bulls and he got us to the final last year when he scored a hat-trick of tries against Valley Cougars. He was unable to play in the Final, which we lost to Blackwood and we feel the result may have been different had he played. We wish him all the best for the future, he deserves this selection.”
The Scorpions are also hoping to make further new signing announcements by the weekend including a former Super League player.