JJ Hanrahan signs for Connacht

JJ Hanrahan will depart the Dragons having signed on for Irish province and URC rivals Connacht. The 30-year-old scored 90 factors in 15 video games for the Dragons this season and can journey to Galway subsequent month.

The skilled Hanrahan has remodeled 165 membership appearances throughout his profession, together with two spells with Munster, Clermont and a spell with Northampton Saints within the English Premiership.

Dai Flanagan, Head Coach at Dragons RFC, stated: “We thank JJ for the dedication and professionalism he has proven all through his time on the membership.

“A possibility for JJ to return to Eire has arisen and, following conversations with him and taking into account the present local weather in Welsh rugby, now we have chosen as a membership to assist facilitate that transfer.

“JJ will depart us with our highest needs for the longer term and we sit up for watching him again in motion within the URC.”

JJ Hanrahan commented: “I’ve actually loved my time at Dragons RFC and particularly enjoying in entrance of the Dragons followers, albeit loads shorter time than initially deliberate.

“I really feel like I’ve made good pals with an important bunch of males at Dragons, and I actually do want the staff all the easiest for the longer term.

“Lastly, I want to take this chance to thank everybody who has helped my spouse and I all through our time in Wales and at Dragons.”