Rugby: Blues fullback signs with British club

Blues fullback Paul Williams has signed a one-year deal with Sale. Photo / Brett Phibbs

Blues Super 14 rugby player Paul Williams has been signed by Britain's Sale Sharks on a one-year contract with an option to extend.

The 27-year-old fullback, son of All Blacks great Bryan Williams, can also play on the wing.

"He is an exciting player, he'll add power to our three-quarters and fit perfectly with Matt Tait and Mark Cueto," Sale coach, former All Black Mike Brewer said, the BBC reported.

Williams was Canterbury's vice-captain in their successful 2008 Air New Zealand Cup campaign and was named Auckland's player of the year in 2009.

Williams is the brother of Samoa international Gavin and has also played for Highlanders in Super 14.

- NZPA