Louis Rees-Zammit to sign deal with Kansas City Chiefs - report

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a report in the United States.

Rees-Zammit is set to join the Chiefs' practice squad, having impressed during his time on the NFL's international player pathway (IPP).

The 23-year-old's signing is expected to be confirmed on Friday, with running back and wide receiver his designated positions. Irish quartet Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth, Mark Jackson and Darragh Leader, have also been part of the IPP class and will similarly wait to see if they have done enough to earn a deal.

Rees-Zammit's move comes after he visited several NFL franchises, including the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos.

His next goal is to win a place on the Chiefs' final roster for the new season, joining their star players Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in targeting a third-successive Super Bowl.

The Gloucester, Wales and Lions wing stunned the world of rugby in January by quitting the sport in an attempt to secure a contract with an NFL team in 2024.

That dream moved a step closer when he impressed during last week's pro day that forms part of the international player pathway.

Rees-Zammit clocked 4.43 seconds in his 40-yard dash, a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump.