Rugby players Jack Carty, Alex Wootton and Diarmuid Kilgallen joined JP Gilmartin, partner-in-charge of RDJ’s Galway office, to highlight the law firm’s status as long-standing official legal advisor for the club.

Philip Patterson, head of commercial and marketing at Connacht Rugby, said: “We’re delighted to renew our long standing partnership with RDJ.

“As official legal partner to Connacht Rugby, RDJ provide us with invaluable support in our day-to-day operations. The expert counsel at RDJ gives us the ability and confidence to focus on our core business of growing the sport in the province.”

Mr Gilmartin said: “Our firm has a long history with Connacht Rugby and we look forward to working alongside them as they continue their progress on and off the pitch.”