Leinster back row Moloney moves to Exeter

The back-row had been on trial with the Chiefs this summer

Martin Moloney during a Leinster Rugby captain's run at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Exeter have signed former Leinster forward Martin Moloney.

The back-row, who has played 11 for the province, had been on trial with the Chiefs this summer with a view to a permanent move.

"He's a young guy who's had some injury issues at Leinster, took an opportunity to come to us on a long-term trial," Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said. 

"We initially extended that period having watched him train for a month to include the recent double-header games. I thought he did really well in our London Scottish and Cornish Pirates games.

"He's trained really well for us and will give us a different option in the back row but also strengthen us in a position where – with players leaving and injuries – we've not got the strength in depth that we’ve had previously."