Rigney in Connacht return

Connacht rugby have announced the return of Colm Rigney to the province on a two-year contract after two seasons with Zurich Premiership side Leeds Tykes.

Connacht manager Tim Allnutt said: "Colm is a top quality back row player who has performed very well with Leeds over the past two seasons and has played a key role in his sides achievement of reaching the Powergen Cup Final".

"Having played with Connacht two seasons ago he is familiar with the set up here and will fit into the squad well next season".