Adam Byrne completes move to Connacht from Leinster

Connacht Rugby today announced a further new addition to the pro squad with the arrival of winger Adam Byrne from Leinster Rugby.

An Irish international at both senior and Under 20 level, Byrne became Leinster’s youngest ever player when he came on as a replacement against Connacht in 2012. In total he has played 64 times for the province, scoring 24 tries.

He made his international debut in the 2017 November internationals, lining out on the wing for the victory over Argentina that month.

Byrne said he is looking forward to the time ahead with his new club, commenting: “I feel that the time is right to seek out a new challenge, and I am hugely excited by the challenge that Andy Friend has set for me. I look forward to contributing to a new environment from next season.

“Connacht is an ambitious club and I am also fortunate that I already have mates playing there. I look forward to linking up with them ahead of a new season.”

Connacht head coach Andy Friend said Byrne will add something different to their back three options.

“Everyone in Irish rugby knows of the quality Adam has as a footballer,” said Friend. “He will complement the style of rugby we play here at Connacht, and his height and strong physical attributes will also offer us something different.

“Many players have taken their games to a new level after being given the platform here at the club and I know Adam has what it takes to do the same.”