Sale Sharks have signed former rugby league star Regan Grace on a short-term contract after a successful trial period.
The 28-year-old started his professional career with Super League side St Helens, scoring almost 100 tries and winning three Grand Finals and a Challenge Cup before switching codes in 2022.
He joined French side Racing 92 but a serious injury sustained before arriving in Paris meant he struggled to make an impact in the Top14.
Spells at Bath and Cardiff and one game for Wales on their summer tour to Australia followed, but after a handful of appearances he was left without a club at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Regan joined Sale on trial in September and his performances in training earned him a starting spot in the Prem Rugby Cup clash with Bath at The Rec last weekend.
Now he’s signed a contract keeping him at Sale until February 2026.
Regan said: “The last few years haven’t been an easy ride for me and I’ve had plenty of setbacks but I still love playing rugby.
“I had opportunities to go back into rugby league but I do feel like I haven’t shown what I can do in rugby union so I trained by myself and kept myself fit, waiting for a chance with a club.
“WillGriff John introduced me to Sale and It’s been brilliant to have a pre-season to learn the culture and get to know the lads. I’ve worked really hard and now I feel fit, strong and confident and I’m looking forward to playing over the next few months because I feel I’ve still got a lot to give.
“All the wingers at the club are fantastic players and I think we all bring something different. I want to show what I can do and bring the skills and strengths that make me the player I am.”
Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson said: “Regan has got loads of experience. He’s played for Wales, he’s played in Grand Finals and scored loads of tries but since moving to union he hasn’t had a chance to prove his worth.
“He wanted to come in during pre-season and keep fit and stay sharp but he was such a good bloke and he’s such a good player that when we had a couple of injuries to Joe Carpenter and Tom Roebuck, and we needed someone with experience, who knew our systems, he was the obvious choice.
“He’s got brilliant feet, he’s so quick and I know there’s a real player in there. We’re very fortunate to have him.”
