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Buckley trails Carty when Connacht faced Wasps in the Ricoh Arena. James Crombie/INPHO

Homegrown Carty and Buckley sign new two-year deals with Connacht

As has Ireland international Quinn Roux.

CONNACHT HAVE THIS morning announced three more new contracts for first-team regulars, to add to Tom McCartney.

Out-half Jack Carty, prop Denis Buckley and Ireland international lock Quinn Roux have all committed to the province on new two-year deals.

Carty and Buckley both hail from Roscommon and the retention of homegrown talent in particular is an important goal for the province as they continue to strengthen.

โ€œDeveloping and retaining Connacht-born players like Denis and Jack is a huge part of our vision of โ€˜Grassroots to Green Shirtsโ€™ and we value the commitment to their home province massively,โ€ said CEO Willie Ruane.

โ€œThese re-signings are another big boost for Connacht Rugby and our supporters on the back of Tom McCartney, Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham Niyi Adeolokun, Sean Oโ€™Brien, James Connolly, Peter Robb and Caolin Blade all recently signing contract extensions. โ€

Pat Lam, who masterminded Connachtโ€™s title success last season, will depart for Bristol in the summer. However, he remains enthusiastic about building the future of the western province.

โ€œItโ€™s fantastic to see these senior players sign on for the future with Connacht,โ€ says Lam.

โ€œHaving witnessed the three of them grow and develop as players and men over the past four seasons, Iโ€™m personally very pleased that they will be part of a strong squad that will drive continued success on and off the field for Connacht Rugby.โ€

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