Cornish Pirates Squad Signings - 12/06/07

Cornish Pirates Sign Paul Devlin

The fourteenth new signing announced by the Cornish Pirates confirms that the club will have a much-changed but stronger looking backs line-up next season.

26-year-old Paul Devlin, who joins from Top 14 French Championship side Albi (Sporting Club Albigeois) is someone who has consistently played at a high level & is one of ten new outsides heading to Cornwall.

Born in St. Helen's, Paul was educated at Saints Peter & Paul School, Widnes. He joined Sale in 1999, aged 17, and from there captained England U18s (Clubs), playing also Premiership and European Shield matches during his time with the Sharks. From July 2002 - October, 2004, Paul played rugby league for Widnes Vikings in the 'Super League', and for Ireland RL, besides also going on loan back to Sale in 2003 to cover for Jason Robinson in Rugby World Cup year. Two seasons with Munster, playing in the Celtic League and Heineken Cup, followed, then his year playing with Albi.

Paul Devlin

It appears clear that Cornish rugby supporters should be in for a treat, the Pirates proven pack of forwards to surely provide a platform from where the backs have the potential to put immense pressure on opposition defences.

We shall find out in due course - a case of roll on the 4th. August, when the Pirates take on mighty Leicester Tigers in a pre-season friendly at Camborne.