Connolly And Scholes Extend Contracts With Connacht

Connacht have confirmed that James Connolly and Rory Scholes have extended their contracts with the province into the 2018/19 season.

Since graduating from the Connacht Academy, James Connolly has played 28 times for the province. The 24-year-old flanker made his debut in the Challenge Cup in the 2014/15 season and has made six appearances so far this season.

Rory Scholes joined Connacht from Edinburgh last summer. The winger/full-back, who turns 25 next month, has made three appearances for the senior side in the current campaign and also featured for Connacht Eagles in the British & Irish Cup.

Commenting on the contract extensions, Connacht head coach Kieran Keane said: “We are delighted that James and Rory have extended their contracts into next season. We feel we are really building a strong squad and both players will give us even greater options in the 2018/19 campaign.”