WORCESTER Warriors have brought in a young fly-half with European experience as their seventh signing.
23-year-old Will Reed is the second fly-half to sign for Warriors ahead of their comeback to competitive professional rugby in the 2025/26 second tier.
He will join fly-half Tiff Eden at the club, alongside their other officially announced signings, Matt Kvesic, Josh Bassett, Tim Anstee, Lloyd Williams and Fraser Balmain.
Reed becomes the youngest signing to be officially announced by the club and the first true injection of young blood.
All of the previously announced players are 30-years-old or more, barring Tim Anstee who is 28.
Reed came through the Dragons academy, first being named in the academy squad for their 2021/22 season.
He made his debut for the Dragons in the 2021/22 United Rugby Championship against South African side, Vodacom Bulls.
In 2021, Reed became a part of the under-20 Wales international set up, earning five caps and playing in the under-20 Six Nations.
In the 2021/22 season the fly-half became a key performer for Newport RFC, scoring 178 points and leading the side to a Premiership final and an Indigo Welsh Cup victory.
At this point, he has played 56 games for Dragons, starting 31 of those matches.
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On signing for the side, the 23-year-old said: "I'm really excited for the opportunity to represent Worcester Warriors and build something special here.
"I've only heard good things about the Warriors fans and I hope we can give them plenty to cheer about this season."
Head coach Matt Everard expressed his excitement about the signing, saying: "At the age of just 23, Will has played almost 50 games of URC and European rugby, bringing maturity beyond his years.
"He has an outstanding ability to unpick a defence and move a team around a field.
"He is a very exciting signing for the club and a person I can't wait to work with."
Filo Tiatia, head coach of Dragons bid a farewell to the Dragons academy product, saying: "I’ve really enjoyed working with Will this season. He’s a very good professional who conducts himself in the right way and works hard, on and off the field.
"As a product of our system, it’s been fantastic to see Will make over half a century of appearances for his club. We’re pleased he now has this new opportunity in England and Worcester are lucky to have him.
"Will is always welcome at Rodney Parade. This is his club, he will always be a part of the Dragons, and we look forward to watching the next chapter of his career."
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