JAMIE HAGAN HAS left Leinster to join London Irish on a three-year deal.
The tighthead prop forward has had two spells with the Irish province, joining Leinster from school before rejoining Joe Schmidt’s side from Connacht in 2011.
Hagan played 18 times for Leinster last season, scoring his first try in a 42-13 win over Ulster, but has struggled to cement a regular place in Schmidt’s side.
“I’m looking forward to moving across to England and joining London Irish,” said the Irish Wolfhounds cap.
“They are a team with a rich heritage and proud Irish traditions which will really suit me. I would like to thank Leinster for all they have done for me and wish them well for the future.
“I look forward to joining London Irish next season and getting stuck in to Premiership rugby.”
London Irish Director of Rugby, Brian Smith, said: “Jamie Hagan is a future Irish Test player, he’s cut his teeth in the RaboDirect PRO12 and is more than ready to launch his Aviva Premiership career.
“He’s a tough, uncompromising prop coming into his prime and he’ll add more steel to our tight five. Jamie’s rugby talent and Irish heritage make him a perfect fit for the club. I’m genuinely delighted that he’s committed to London Irish for the next three seasons.”
