Cardiff Blues can confirm that scrum half Ryan Powell has been signed by Guinness Premiership side Worcester Warriors, on a two-year contract.

The 25-year old scrum half will stay with the Blues until the end of the season and join his new team mates in the summer, in time for next season. Ryan, who spent seven seasons at the Arms Park and made over 150 appearances for the club and region.

Cardiff Blues Chief Executive, Robert Norster said: “Ryan has been a great servant to the Arms Park over the years and we wish him well with his career at Worcester.”