Bracken in Harlequins deal

Connacht and former Ireland A prop Peter Bracken has signed a two-year deal with NEC Harlequins.

But the 27-year-old is hoping to end his four-year spell with Connacht by playing his part in them qualifying for the Heineken Cup.

John Kingston, who coached Bracken at Galwegians, is one of the assistant coaches at The Stoop and a key factor in the Connacht prop heading there.