Connacht confirm signing of Ciaran Frawley from Leinster

Michael Bolton

Connacht have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Ciaran Frawley ahead of next season.

The Leinster utility back has been linked with a move to the province, and Connacht have confirmed he will join on a two-year deal.

Since making his Leinster debut in February 2018, he has scored over 300 points in over 100 appearances for the province.

The 28-year-old has also earned nine caps for Ireland since making his debut in 2023, including the winning drop goal away to South Africa.

Speaking on the move, Ciarán Frawley said: "I’m really excited to have the opportunity to represent Connacht on and off the field from next season. On my visits to the province with Leinster I’ve always been struck by the passion of the supporters there, and the positive brand of rugby the team play.

"Now with the HPC and redeveloped Dexcom Stadium, it’s a hugely exciting time to be joining the club. I can’t wait to link up with Stuart again, meet all my new teammates and the wider staff next summer, and help the club bring success to the province in the years ahead.

"I’ve loved my time at Leinster, and I’m really appreciative for all the support from the fans, coaches and teammates over the last 7 years. There’s still a lot of work to do, and I’m looking forward to finishing the season strongly before the move to Galway in the summer.”

Head coach Stuart Lancaster says:“Ciaran’s arrival next season is a real statement of intent by the club. I know him well from my timein Leinster and I saw him grow from an Academy prospect into a key member of the senior squad and play for Ireland also.

"He’s still only 28 so I firmly believe his best days are still ahead of him, and I’m delighted that the club have been able to secure a player of his calibre. He will be a big asset in the years ahead, and personally, I am really excited about working with him again.”