Connacht Add Rory Scholes To Backs Division

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the signing of former Ulster and Ireland Under-20 winger Rory Scholes for the 2017/18 season.

Rory Scholes moves back to Ireland from Edinburgh where he spent last season, having previously scored five tries in 26 senior appearances for Ulster. The Belfast-born 24-year-old made nine appearances for the Ireland Under-20s in 2013, scoring 33 points in the process.

Commenting on Connacht’s latest signing, the province’s assistant coach Nigel Carolan said: “We are delighted to have Rory Scholes on board for the coming season. Rory is an exciting player and he will add further quality to our squad for the season ahead.

Scholes admitted: “I am delighted to be joining Connacht ahead of the new season, particularly with an exciting new coaching team in place. I am looking forward to running out at the Sportsground and playing my part in what will hopefully be a successful season for the province.”