Trio extend deals with Connacht

Back-row forwards Eoin McKeon, George Naoupu and Eoghan Masterson have become the latest players to sign new contract extensions with Connacht Rugby and the IRFU.

McKeon and Masterson have put pen to paper on new two-year deals that will see them play at the Sportsground until at least the summer of 2017, while New Zealander Naoupu taken up the option of remaining for the third year on his current contract that will bring him up to the summer of 2016.

Galway-born McKeon is a graduate of the Connacht Academy and has represented Ireland at U18, U19 and U20 level. In the summer of 2013, he travelled with the Emerging Ireland squad to Georgia to play in the Tsbili Cup.

The 23-year-old who made his professional debut away to Scarlets in April 2010 has since played 62 times for Connacht.

Naoupu arrived at Connacht at the start of the 2009/10 season, having come from Super 14 side The Highlanders, and moved onto Kobe Steelers in Japan the following season before returning to the Sportsground in 2011 and has remained in Galway since then.

The now 21-year-old Masterson was fast tracked to the senior team last season when an injury crisis hit the back row. The Portlaoise man impressed in his subsequent six appearances in the Pro12 and is captain of Connacht Eagles for this season.

"All three are quality No. 8's but have the versatility to play right across the back row" - Pat Lam

Commenting on the latest deals, head coach Pat Lam said: "We're delighted to have secured these three back rowers for the future.

"All three are quality No. 8's but have the versatility to play right across the back row while George can also move up into the second row.

"Both George and Eoin are key, senior members of our squad and their involvement and contribution this season has highlighted that.

"I am very pleased to welcome young Eoghan Masterson into the full squad from our Academy for next season. We have someone who is hard working, coachable and determined to succeed."

"When he had to step up for us last year, he showed that he was well capable of a challenge and the entire squad and management were impressed with his maturity and ambition.

"He is a very exciting prospect and along with Eoin has the potential for higher honours."

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