Raiders are thrilled to announce the permanent signing of Welsh shot-stopper Keiron Blackburn. He arrives after news Ryan Young would depart the club and second keeper Ryan Williams joins Littleton on dual registration.

Blackburn said: "I'm really happy to be staying at Worcester Raiders. When I spoke with Ryan, and he let me know he was looking to move closer to home, it was a no brainer to stay.

I know a few of the boys having played with them before, and with the set up the club has, it was an easy decision after speaking with both Karl and Steve. Hopefully I can follow on from where Ryan left off and play a part in getting the club promoted."

Keiron who has been in the sticks for Raiders since Young was injured a couple weeks ago won MOTM in just his second game, showing real class, determination and professionalism.