Connacht have been handed a major boost with the news that Robbie Henshaw has extended his contract.

The 20-year-old is already one of the province's star players, having earned his third Ireland cap duriing the November International Series.

The two-year contract extension means that Henshaw has joined the likes of Kieran Marmion, Willie Faloon, Craig Ronaldson and Matt Healy who have all committed to remaining at the Sportsground up until June 2016.

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