Connacht's Deely welcomes Duffy addition 

A native of Ballina, Gavin Duffy had stints at full-back for the Connacht men’s team either side of a three-year stay in England with Harlequins - for whom he won a European Challenge Cup. 

Connacht’s Meabh Deely. pic: Ben Brady, Inpho

As her side prepare to do battle with Leinster in the opening round of the Women’s Interprovincial Championship at Energia Park this Saturday (kick-off 4.45pm), Connacht star Meabh Deely has welcomed the addition of Gavin Duffy to their coaching set-up.

A native of Ballina, Duffy had stints at full-back for the Connacht men’s team either side of a three-year stay in England with Harlequins - for whom he won a European Challenge Cup.