Northampton sign Hanrahan

Northampton Saints have today announced that JJ Hanrahan will be joining the club ahead of the next season.
The 22-year-old joins from Munster and is able to cover many position in the backline including fly-half, centre and full-back.
“I’m excited by the challenge that awaits me at Northampton Saints and I hope that I can help continue the Club’s recent successes in England and to challenge for European honours,” he said.
“I was hugely impressed by the setup at Franklin’s Gardens. Like Munster, Northampton is a club that has a proud history, great structures and a passionate local supporter base. I am really looking forward to testing myself in a new environment.
“I have had nothing but positive experiences at Munster. It is my home club and running out in the red jersey has been and remains a great privilege. The coaching staff, from the Academy through to the senior coaches, have been brilliant with me since I entered the Academy. I remain fully committed to the Munster cause in the Pro 12 and the European Champions Cup for the remainder of the season.”
Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder added: “JJ is a tremendous prospect. He has consistently shown that he has the ability to compete at the highest level of club rugby.
“But while we are looking forward to having JJ join us in the summer we are particularly excited about seeing him develop over the coming years at Franklin’s Gardens.”