Cathal Forde signs contract renewal with Connacht

Connacht have announced that centre Cathal Forde has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish province.

A former Ireland Under 20 international, Forde was a member of the Connacht academy for the 2021/22 season. He made his senior debut against Glasgow Warriors in January 2022.

"I am delighted to sign a two-year contract and extend my stay at my home province," he told the club's official website.

"I feel like there's so much more to come with my game and I know being at Connacht will help develop that.

"We've got a really good group of players here and I want to play my part in helping this club succeed"

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins expressed delight on the news of Forde remaining with the club.

“Cathal is an exciting talent and excellent young professional, and I am delighted he has committed to Connacht Rugby for another two seasons.

"As a local lad and academy graduate, he is a great example of the type of player and person that the club and supporters are so proud to be associated with.

"He has thrived with the first team opportunities he has been given so far and we are all excited by what he can achieve in the season to come"

Connacht are positioned seventh in the United Rugby Championship table with seven wins from 11 matches.