Andrew Deegan signs for Connacht

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of Andrew Deegan from Super Rugby side Waratahs.

Deegan graduated to the senior ranks with Randwick in 2014 before progressing to the Australia U20s in 2015.

Commenting on the new signing, Assistant Coach Nigel Carolan said: “Andrew is a very highly-rated young player who has already gained a lot of experience in Australia. He has huge potential and we are delighted to welcome him to the province.”

Last year, the 22-year-old scored 194 points for Randwick, including five tries in 18 games, and he also helped the NSW Country Eagles to the 2016 NRC finals and was the top points scorer in the Shute Shield.