Amos, 24, joins the Blues after eight seasons with the Dragons during which he made more than 100 appearances and won 19 international caps. The Cardiff University medical student is the second international star to join the Blues this week with Josh Adams having also put pen to paper.
“I am getting to the stage of my career, especially with my degree nearing its end, where I will benefit from a fresh environment,” said Amos. “I’ve been involved in the Dragons set-up for a decade and I am so thankful to them for giving me my first opportunity as a professional.
“They have been brilliant in allowing me to combine rugby and my medical studies and I will leave Rodney Parade with lifelong friends. My decision to leave is no reflection of what is being built at the Dragons, as the direction the region is going is positive.”
“I love playing on that Arms Park pitch, it creates a fast game and with the players Cardiff Blues have, and are signing, we can play a really open and high-paced game, which is exciting for both players and supporters. The strength and depth in the back-three and competition for places will help me take my game to the next level.
“It is already such a strong area and I have already played with the likes of Matthew Morgan, Jason Harries and Aled Summerhill, while I know Owen Lane. It’s a really exciting time for the Blues and I am looking forward to getting into the environment and contributing to the future success of the region.”
Amos provides further quality, and strength and depth to the Blues’ back-three resources and head coach John Mulvihill believes he will prove to be an invaluable asset both on and off the pitch at the Arms Park. “Hallam is a hugely impressive man and a very talented wing and full-back who will really thrive within our competitive environment,” said Blues head coach John Mulvihill.
“I’ve been impressed with his professionalism and diligence to combine his rugby with his medical studies and he will be a big asset for us both on and off the field. He sets high standards and will be a big influence on the players around him.
“We’re really looking forward to him being involved in our environment and the development of our attacking and winning style of rugby. It gives us real strength and depth and a competitive edge in our back three. The signing of Josh Adams and now Hallam will bolster and really complement our already exciting back three.”
Meanwhile both Lewis Evans and Matthew Screech have extended their contracts with the Dragons by another two years. A former captain, Evans, 31, is the region’s record appearance holder with 225 outings since his 2006 debut.
Screech, 26, joined the Dragons in 2013-14, and has made 119 appearances.
“Retaining Lewis and Matthew with their experience will prove invaluable during the Rugby World Cup,” said head coach Ceri Jones. “Lewis is a leader on and off the pitch, born in the region and a true stalwart, so it’s great for Lewis and the Dragons to keep him as a player and develop him as a coach for the future.
“Screech brings excellent work rate around the park and physical presence at set piece, at 26 he is a player coming into his prime.”
