Alex Rae signs for Bedford Blues

Bedford Blues have confirmed the signing of Alex Rae, the 31-year-old is a familiar face for Blues fans having joined the club in 2009 before moving onto Wasps in 2013 and subsequently Jersey.

Speaking about the signing, Blues Director of Rugby Mike Rayer said: "As soon as we heard that Alex was returning to England from Jersey, I began making enquiries about his availability. We know Alex very well from the four years that he spent with us and although he has primarily been a coach this season, he was keen to get back out on the field.

"Alex is a natural leader on the field and I'm delighted that he will be back in the Blues scrum, directing traffic and giving his all for Bedford."