Adryan Winnan Signs for Pirates

One of Cornwall’s most gifted rugby stars is making a return to his home county, providing exciting news for Cornish rugby fans. Full-back Adryan Winnan, who has close ties with the Penryn club and also played for Redruth and Ivybridge College before joining Saracens as an apprentice in 2001, is the latest quality signing announced by the Cornish Pirates.

Adryan proved himself to be a popular member of the Saracens team, being their Supporters’ Player of the Year in 2002, playing alongside world-class greats such as Tim Horan and Thomas Castaignede. Still just 23 years of age, his rugby these past two seasons has been played at Tarbes in the south-west of France.

A proud Cornishman, who has always appreciated the support given him by his family, he is the son of Paul Winnan, also a full-back, who played 53 times for Cornwall (1970-85).

Speaking for the Cornish Pirates, head coach Jim McKay said “we are delighted to welcome Adryan on board, him being a quality player returning to his roots who’ll be hungry to achieve success.”