Muldoon and O’Connor re-sign for Connacht

Connacht Rugby have announced the re-signing of two of the squad's most experienced players.

John Muldoon (two years) and Johnny O'Connor (one year) have both committed their immediate futures to the province.

Muldoon has been in inspirational form so far this season leading by example on the pitch. The 29-year-old former captain has played for the province 167 times accumulating 50 points. He has also earned three international caps.

Johnny O'Connor has seen his season curtailed somewhat by injury.

The 31-year-old who has 12 Ireland Caps is still an inspirational figure in the dressing room and his return to training this week will surely give the squad a lift ahead of the return Heineken Cup game against Gloucester.

His five appearances so far this term have proved what an important figure he is in the team.

Like Muldoon, he has amassed 50 points in Connacht colours and will be looking to build on the figure over the next year.