St George Illawarra have signed troubled fullback Josh Dugan for the remainder of the 2013 NRL season.
Dugan was sacked by Canberra in March for off-field indiscretions and initially rejected the Dragons after agreeing to terms with Brisbane.
But the Broncos withdrew their offer for Dugan after the NSW representative became embroiled in a social media spat with a Raiders fan.
Dugan, who turned 23 on Friday, was pleased to link with the Dragons.
“I am extremely appreciative of the opportunity that the Dragons and NRL have provided me and I am really excited about the next chapter of my career,” said Dugan in a statement released by the Dragons.
“I am really keen to get back to training, in a team environment and do whatever it takes to get back out on off field.
“I have played with a few of the Dragons boys before and am keen to meet the others and play my part in the team.
“I grew up a Dragons fan, my whole family supports the Dragons and I am well aware of the pride and history associated with the Club and what the Club expects from me.”