Black played for Wasps, Bedford and Sale before moving to Wales

Worcester Warriors have confirmed the signing of prop Adam Black from Newport Gwent Dragons.

Black, 34, who is Dragons' appearance record holder and scored two tries for them in his final game against Calvisano, has signed a two-year deal.

He is well known to Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock, who took him from Sale Sharks to Ebbw Vale.

"I worked with him at Ebbw Vale before nominating him for a regional contract with the Gwent Dragons," said Ruddock.

The loose-head prop became the first player in the history of Celtic League rugby to reach 100 appearances and the first Dragon to rack up a century in all competitions.

The 20st 2lb Essex-born forward began his senior career with Wasps before heading to Wales via Bedford and Sale Sharks.

Black, has been capped by England at Under-21 level, and Ruddock believes he is a consistent performer.

"Week in and week out he has performed to a high level and been ultra consistent throughout his career with the Dragons," he said.

As a player I feel I am better now, I have the experience that I know can help Worcester along Adam Black

"He is a very powerful scrummager, very experienced and very useful with his ball in his hands.

"I know he will make a great addition to our squad and his experience and ability to score tries.

"He scored two in the recent Heineken Cup play-off against Calvisano.

"Adam has also had experience on both sides of the scrum, which could be useful, although we are hoping we don't have to use him too often on the tight-head side."

Black said: "I've been playing Magners League rugby now for six years but this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up.

"This is the chance to get back into the Guinness Premiership and work under Mike Ruddock once again.

"Mike was really good for me when I came to Wales.

"I'm from London originally and I turned up in Wales and didn't know anyone or anything.

"Mike and his wife were both really welcoming and made me feel at home, showed me around and helped me settle in.

"As a player I feel I am better now, I have the experience that I know can help Worcester along.

"It's great if I can come and help young players like Matt Mullan and Callum Black. Anything I can pass on to these boys I will gladly do.

"But the main reason I am signing is that I am coming to play rugby and be first choice."

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