Connacht and the IRFU confirmed new deals for backs Tiernan O'Halloran, Miah Nikora and Jack Carty.

Carty and New Zealand-born Nikora, who is eligible for Ireland, have both agreed one-year deals, while O'Halloran has signed-up on a two-year term.

However, centre Eoin Griffin is leaving Connacht at the end of the season after agreeing to join English Premiership side London Irish.

Meanwhile, Willie Faloon has been given the all clear to resume graduated training with the province.

The openside flanker is now expected to be fit to play again in two to three weeks.

The return of Faloon will be a significant boost for head coach Pat Lam, who earlier secured the loan signing of Leinster Academy prospect Conor Gilsenan.

Image: Jack Carty ©INPHO/James Crombie