Sammut joins Crusaders

Dual rugby international Jarrod Sammut has signed for Welsh team Celtic Crusaders. Sammut, who can also play wing, is in contention to face Bradford Bulls in Edinburgh tomorrow.

"It's a major coup to have Jarrod," Crusaders coach Brian Noble said.

"I think he is a class player with great skill and footwork. He was very highly thought of in the National Rugby League. He's the kind of player who can change the outcome of a game and he is also a superb goal-kicker."

Rugby League European Federation (RLEF) Malta Development Officer Anthony Micallef praised the move.

"It's a good move for Jarrod as he wasn't getting the time he needed in the first team at Penrith," Micallef said. "He should be able to be a regular starting player at the Crusaders and I'm confident the British game will suit him very much.

"It's also a good move for the Malta team, having him based in Europe, we could call on his availability for our internationals as it is a much easier exercise than if he was still based in Australia," Micallef added.

Sammut has played a number of internationals and Sevens rugby for Malta as well as becoming a dual rugby international when he played Rugby Union for Malta in 2008.