Ireland full-back Tiernan O'Halloran signs new Connacht contract
Friday 22 December 2017 11:08, UK
Ireland international Tiernan O'Halloran has signed a contract extension with Connacht until summer 2020.
The 26-year-old full-back has made over 130 appearances since debuting for Connacht in 2009 and was a key player in their PRO12 title win in 2016.
"I am a proud Connacht man and am delighted to be extending my contract with my home province for a further two years," said the Galway native, who has won six caps for Ireland.
"The current squad is an ambitious group and we are determined to bring further success to Connacht.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Connacht supporters who have been loyal to me and the entire team season after season."
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Connacht chief executive Willie Ruane added: "Tiernan is a Connacht man who has graduated through the club game, into our academy and on to wear the green jersey of Connacht and Ireland.
"He is an example of what our 'Grassroots to Green Shirts Vision' represents. He has been an outstanding player for us over the past few seasons and will no doubt be a central figure for us as we target further success in the seasons ahead."
