Edinburgh Rugby sign Ulster winger Rory Scholes

Edinburgh Rugby have signed Ulster winger Rory Scholes on a two-year deal.

Rory Scholes has made nine appearances for Ireland Under-20s

Scholes, 22, has made 13 appearances for the Irish outfit this season, scoring five tries. The Ireland Under-20 internationalist, who will join the Capital club this summer, said: “The move to Edinburgh is a good challenge for me at this point in my career. I think they’re a team on the up and that I, personally, can bring something to the squad, and 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.”

Edinburgh head coach Alan 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.”