Academy trio sign professional contracts with Glasgow Warriors

Scotland Under-20 captain Scott Cummings is one of three BT Sport Scottish Rugby Academy players to sign professional contracts with Glasgow.

Second-row forward Cummings has signed a three-year contract, hooker James Malcolm has signed for two years and centre Nick Grigg has penned a one-year deal.

Glasgow-born Cummings has scored one try in nine appearances for Warriors and also scored a try during Scotland U20s' 24-6 win over England this year. He also turns out fo r Glasgow Hawks in the BT Premiership.

Cummings said: "I was thrilled when I found out Glasgow wanted to sign me on a professional deal.

"The fact it's a three-year deal is a big honour because it means I can commit my future to the club and play here for many years to come."

Malcolm is a Glasgow-born 21-year-old who has made 11 appearances this season and marked his first start with a try in a Champions Cup win over Scarlets.

Centre Grigg moved to the academy from Petone in New Zealand and made his Warriors debut off the bench in a 12-6 win over Leinster last Friday. The 23-year-old has also featured for Scotland Sevens and Stirling County.

Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend said: "Scott played very well in the early part of the season and really grabbed his opportunity to play at a higher level.

"James has also stepped up this season and played well in a number of games for us. He has an excellent attitude and will work hard to continue to improve as a full-time professional.

"Nick has had a great season with Stirling and made real progress on the physical and skill elements of his game."