Connolly attended Blackrock College, joining fellow U 20 member Caelan Doris on the Senior Cup Team.
The prop plays his club rugby for Dublin University and is a strong scrummager who gets through a host of work around the park.
He was included in the Under 20 squad for the 2017 Six Nations campaign and started three games at the World Cup Rugby Championship. He then spent four months with Mogliano in the Italian Eccellenza before moving to Wales.
He then signed a deal with Major League Rugby side Houston Sabercats.
Career
Leinster Rugby Loosehead Prop |
2017 - 2017 | |
Ireland U20's Loosehead Prop |
2017 - 2017 | |
Houston Sabercats Tighthead Prop |
2019 - 2023 | |
Doncaster Knights Tighthead Prop |
2022 - 2023 |