Done deal.

Ireland international fly half Harry Byrne will join Bristol Bears on a three-month loan deal from Leinster as injury cover for AJ MacGinty.

The 25-year-old, who has 75 caps for Leinster and four caps for Ireland, featured in the 2024 Guinness Six Nations and joins up with Pat Lam’s squad with immediate effect.

Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said:

“Following the four-month injury to AJ MacGinty and the season-ending injury to Max Malins, it was important for us to bring in some additional cover at fly half, alongside our Academy player Sam Worsley, who is the last remaining specialist 10 in our squad.

“Harry is a quality international player who is very experienced at domestic and European level, representing one of the top clubs in world rugby. His style of play is well suited to the Bears Way, and I would like to thank Leo (Cullen) and Leinster Rugby for allowing Harry to join us.

“When I spoke to him, he was excited to come and play for the Bears and his experience will be valuable on and off the field as we head into a busy period of Premiership and Champions Cup rugby.”