Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
Ciarán Frawley will join Connacht on a two-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 season. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
Connacht have confirmed the signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on a two-year deal. The versatile back will move west ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Frawley, who can play at fullback, centre, and out-half, previously worked with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster at Leinster. Since making his Leinster debut in 2018, Frawley has made over 100 appearances for the province, and score more than 300 points.
"I’m really excited to have the opportunity to represent Connacht on and off the field from next season," said the 28-year-old, who has nine caps for Ireland.
"On my visits to the province with Leinster I’ve always been struck by the passion of the supporters there, and the positive brand of rugby the team play. Now with the HPC and redeveloped Dexcom Stadium, it’s a hugely exciting time to be joining the club.
"I can’t wait to link up with Stuart again, meet all my new teammates and the wider staff next summer, and help the club bring success to the province in the years ahead.
"I’ve loved my time at Leinster and I’m really appreciative for all the support from the fans, coaches and teammates over the last 7 years. There’s still a lot of work to do and I’m looking forward to finishing the season strongly before the move to Galway in the summer.”
Lancaster said Frawley's signing is "a real statement of intent by the club".
"I know him well from my time in Leinster and I saw him grow from an academy prospect into a key member of the senior squad and play for Ireland also," Lancaster added.
"He’s still only 28 so I firmly believe his best days are still ahead of him, and I’m delighted that the club have been able to secure a player of his calibre. He will be a big asset in the years ahead and personally I am really excited about working with him again.”
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