Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed that John Muldoon has signed a new contract for the 2016/17 season.

The Portumna native is currently in his 13th season of a professional career at the club and has captained the side for five of those seasons.

Muldoon made his senior debut in 2004 and has since played 260 times for the province, including 58 European games. The highest capped player, both for Connacht and in the PRO12 league, Muldoon has played in 11 of Connacht’s 15 games this season, starting all but one.

John Muldoon says it was easy for him to sign on with Connacht for another year as he couldn’t imagine playing anywhere else now.

He says he’s excited about the rest of the season, and the next season, and believes they can achieve big things for Connacht.