Rory Scholes joins Edinburgh from Ulster on two-year contract
Wednesday 2 March 2016 12:36, UK
Ulster wing Rory Scholes has joined Edinburgh on a two-year deal.
Scholes has made 22 appearances for Ulster since joining the club from Belfast Harlequins in 2013.
In 13 matches this season - eight in the Guinness PRO12 and five in the European Rugby Champions Cup - he has scored five tries.
The 22-year-old, who can also play full-back, scored 33 points in nine appearances for Ireland U20.
"The move to Edinburgh is a good challenge for me at this point in my career," he said. "I think they're a team on the up and that I, personally, can bring something to the squad.
"I'm really looking forward to coming over and getting to work. It looks as if it's an exciting place to be. It's a great club which is going in the right direction and that's something I want to be involved in.
"I've had some really positive conversations with Alan Solomons that ticked all the right boxes and I've heard nothing but good reports about Duncan Hodge. He is somebody I'm definitely looking forward to working with, and hope that he can help me develop and evolve my game."
Head coach Solomons said: "We are pleased to welcome Rory to the club. He is a talented young player who, I have no doubt, will make his mark here at Edinburgh."
