MICHAEL Heaney has become the latest Worcester Warriors player to commit his future to the club after signing a new two-year contract.

The scrum-half, who joined Warriors from Doncaster Knights in the summer, made his debut during September’s trip to Sale Sharks and has since played back-up to Francois Hougaard.

He was part of the European Challenge Cup victories over Stade Francais Paris and Ospreys in October and has been a regular in Warriors’ Premiership matchday squads.

He made his first Premiership start against Gloucester Rugby earlier this month and has racked up eight appearances for the Club.

Heaney said: “I have really enjoyed challenging myself in the Premiership so I am very happy to be extending my Sixways stay.

“I have learnt a lot from the coaches and the other scrum-halves at the club since I arrived in the summer so I will be working hard to keep improving as a player.”

Warriors director of rugby Alan Solomons added: “Michael has shown that he can take the step up to Premiership rugby.

"He is a first-class bloke and an excellent team man, and he will no doubt continue to make a positive contribution going forward.”

Heaney started his career with Ulster Rugby and was part of the Ireland side that won the Under 20s Six Nations in 2010.

He moved to Doncaster after three years at Ravenhill Stadium and helped the Yorkshire side reach the Championship play-off final in 2016 and the semi-finals in 2017.