Dragons RFC can today confirm that giant lock Steve Cummins will join the Men of Gwent ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Australian ace Cummins – who stands an imposing 6ft 7in tall and weighs 119kg – makes the move to Rodney Parade on a multi-year contract from Section Paloise in the Top 14.
Cummins, 32, will be reunited with Head Coach Dai Flanagan after the pair successfully worked together at Scarlets.
The Sydney-born forward played 46 matches over three seasons for Scarlets and was an integral part of the side that reached the 2018 URC final in Dublin.
Cummins, who also featured for Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby over two spells, joins back row Solomone Funaki and centre Harry Wilson in becoming a new Dragon.
Head Coach Dai Flanagan said: “It’s fantastic news that Steve joins us as he adds real experience to our pack and depth to our second row resources.
“He’s a big man, a presence in any team, and has massive leadership skills that will benefit our squad.
“Steve is superb professional and a winner, someone who’s been part of successful set-ups, and a player who drives standards here and demand the very best from those around him.”
Cummins is a former Australian School boys captain, who went on to feature for the Australian Under 20s team in 2010 in the IRB Junior World Championships in Cape Town.
He has also represented Eastwood, in Sydney, and the Eastern Province Kings in the Currie Cup.
Cummins said: “After speaking with Dai, I’m really excited by the project and ambitions of the club.
“It’s clear there’s a good mix of established senior players and talented youngsters coming through at Dragons, which bodes well for the future.
“I loved my time in Wales previously and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to return.
“I also can’t wait to reunite with old teammates, such as Steff Hughes, Dane Blacker and Angus O’Brien.”
Welcome to Steve from us all at Dragons RFC.
Steve is superb professional and a winner, someone who’s been part of successful set-ups, and a player who drives standards here and demand the very best from those around him...
