Connacht sign Irish centre from Bedford Blues

"The chance to go back to Ireland and to his hometown club proved too much of a heartfelt draw for him."

Connacht Rugby have signed Tom Farrell from Bedford Blues with immediate effect.

The RFU Championship side released a statement this morning, saying: “Bedford Blues are disappointed to announce that centre Tom Farrell has left the club to join Pro 12 side Connacht with immediate effect.”