Blues hooker Matt Moulds to join Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that hooker Matt Moulds will join the Gallagher Premiership at the end of the ongoing season.

The 27-year-old will be the second player from Blues to head Sixways next season after winger Melani Nanai. Moulds made his professional rugby debut for Northland in 2013 and captained them in ITM Cup from 2015 to 2018.

His Super Rugby debut for Blues came in 2015 and has went on to become an integral part of the club since then.

“I am really excited to start a new chapter in my rugby career with Worcester Warriors. My UK heritage is something I am very proud of, so to be able to live in the UK and play in the Gallagher Premiership, at a great club, with great people is an amazing opportunity for me. I am really looking forward to working with everyone there,” Moulds told the official website of the Warriors.

“I am very grateful to the rugby clubs that I’ve been able to call home here in New Zealand – Otamatea Hawks, Canterbury University, Northland RU and The Blues. Being able to represent my family and friends at these clubs has been special and in doing so I have gained so many great memories and experiences.

“My current focus is to finish a strong campaign here with The Blues. It is going to be hard to leave, but I am excited to further myself as a player, building on all that I have learned here in NZ, in this new phase of my career.”

Meanwhile, Edinburgh director of rugby Alan Solomons expressed delight on the news and is confident of Moulds' ability.

“It is fantastic news for the club that we have been able to secure the services of Matt who has been part of the Blues Super Rugby squad for the past five seasons,” Solomons said.

“He is an experienced hooker with a strong set piece and great mobility around the park. I have no doubt that he will add huge value to the team and we are all looking forward to welcoming him to Sixways.”