Connacht sign duo

Connacht have raided English clubs Cornish Pirates and Otley for Brian Tuohy and Mike McComish, respectively, as part of the ongoing work to improve on their last place finish in the Magner's League last season.

The two men were former team-mates at Otley before Tuohy, 26, signed for the Pirates as part of their ambition to break into the Guinness Premiership. He has played for Ireland 'A' and the Sevens.