Geraghty back with Exiles

Former Exiles flyhalf Shane Geraghty, will re-join London Irish from French Top 14 club Brive after signing a new two year deal with the Premiership club.

The 25 year-old Exiles academy graduate recently played an instrumental role in Brive's Amlin Challenge Cup quarterfinal victory over Scarlets and will provide some valuable stability in the London Irish backline.

Geraghty joined the London Irish academy in July 2004 and went on to make 71 first team appearances, scoring 219 points before signing for Northampton Saints in 2009.

It was during his time at London Irish that he achieved his six England caps, scoring one try. He has also represented Ireland Under-18's as well as England at U18, U19, U21 and Saxons level.

London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith said: "I know Shane well and he is an exceptional player with a great deal of skill. He's a game breaking ball player and he's matured as a game controller.

"As we're a team that wants to attack, Shane is a great player to partner Tomás O'Leary. His contribution during his first spell with London Irish was massive and I know he will contribute the same when he joins us again. We're looking forward to welcoming him back into the fold," he added.