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Niyi Adeolokun won an Ireland cap in 2016

Bristol sign former Connacht duo

Former Connacht players Niyi Adeolokun and Peter McCabe have joined Bristol Bears on short-term contracts until the end of the season.

Rugby • 27 Aug 20

Tom McCartney spent six years with Connacht

McCartney and Adeolokun among Connacht departees

Connacht have confirmed a number of departures from their playing ranks, including Pro12 winners Tom McCartney, Niyi Adeolokun and Eoin McKeon.

Rugby • 29 May 20

Heffernan and Adeolokun pen new Connacht deals

Dave Heffernan and Niyi Adeolokun are the latest two Connacht players to sign contract extensions with the province.

Rugby • 23 Jan 19

Adeolokun inspires Connacht to victory over Cheetahs

A superb solo try from Niyi Adeolokun inspired Connacht's 23-15 Guinness PRO14 win over the Cheetahs at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 05 Nov 17

Joey Carberry is on the bench for Leinster against Benetton Treviso

Pro12 teams: Carberry fitness boost for Leinster

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has named a strong team for his side's Pro12 clash with Benetton Treviso on, with several big names returning from injury, as Mike Ross and Joey Carberry are named on the bench.

Rugby • 10 Feb 17

Ringrose was one of eight debutants against Canada

Ringrose comfortable with international ‘step-up’

Garry Ringrose says he has enjoyed the step-up from provincial to Test rugby and was delighted to get a win on his debut against Canada.

Rugby • 14 Nov 16

Garry Ringrose will make his debut against Canada

Ireland development faces Canadian test

By the time referee Marius van der Westhuizen blows the full-time whistle at the Aviva Stadium tonight, eight players may have made their Test bows. The stage is set for the latest crop of Ireland internationals.

Rugby • 12 Nov 16

Stirring Connacht comeback downs Toulouse

The Sportsground witnessed another night to remember as Connacht fought back from a 10-point interval deficit to defeat four-time European champions Toulouse 23-21 in Pool 2.

Rugby • 15 Oct 16

Niyi Adeolokun has risen through the ranks to become part of the Connacht squad

Niyi Adeolokun signs three-year deal with Connacht

Connacht have announced that they have extended winger Niyi Adeolokun's contract until 2019.

Rugby • 12 Sep 16

Niyi Adeolokun in action against Scarlets

Connacht lose Niyi Adeolokun to injury

Connacht will be without winger Niyi Adeolokun for up to three weeks after he sustained a knee injury during last Sunday’s Pro12 win over Treviso.

Rugby • 03 Mar 15

Niyi Adeolokun has been given a two-year contract extension

Connacht extend Adeolokun contract

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that winger Niyi Adeolokun has signed a new two-year contract which will see him remain at the province until at least June 2017.

Rugby • 26 Nov 14

Pat Lam: 'He is clearly a brilliant broken-field runner with very good pace'

Connacht complete squad with Adeolokun signing

Trinity winger Niyi Adeolokun has signed a one-year contract with Connacht Rugby and the IRFU in a deal which completes the 41-man senior Connacht squad for next season.

Rugby • 16 Jun 14

Niyi Adeolokun