Connacht’s McSharry out until next season

Connacht centre Dave McSharry has been ruled out of the Irish summer tour and will miss the start of next season.

The promising 23-year-old underwent surgery yesterday on a troublesome hip and groin injury and could be out of action for six months.

McSharry played for Ireland Wolfhounds against England in January and was in contention for his first full cap when Ireland play the United States and Canada in June. But the Dubliner went for surgery yesterday and Connacht coach Eric Elwood said he will be sidelined until into next season.