It emerged yesterday that Ciarán Frawley is poised to leave Leinster at the end of this season and join Connacht, where he will be reunited with his old coach Stuart Lancaster. A valued utility back at Leinster, Frawley has found starts in his preferred position of outhalf difficult to come by. Speaking yesterday, ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash with Munster at Thomond Park, Leinster senior coach Nienaber refused to confirm the move. “I don’t think there’s anything official yet, but he’s an outstanding bloke and if it’s the truth or not, listen, it would be lovely having him and working with him until the end of the season. “As a rugby player, he’s a quality rugby player.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 10:30 UTC