TOWERING Bangor University lock Dylan Alford has been snapped up Scarlets' Senior Academy.

The 6ft 6ins former Coleg Llandrillo student from Rhiwlas is now on a dual contract with Scarlets and Colwyn Bay-based Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC). .

Dylan has joined the academy on a dual contract with Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC) while he is studying at Bangor University.

After making his debut for Wales Under-18s earlier this year, Dylan went on to compete in the U18s Six Nations festival while still studying at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus.

Alongside international honours he earned his triple-star distinction in his Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science diploma.

The rising star was a member of Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s rugby academy and previously played for Clwb Rygbi Bethesda before joining RGC.