FLANKER Carl Kirwan has signed a new deal with Worcester Warriors.

Kirwan has made 24 appearances for Warriors since joining in 2015.

But Kirwan is sidelined after dislocating his shoulder against Newport Gwent Dragons at Sixways last month.

The 25-year-old previously played at London Welsh, whom he helped gain promotion to the Aviva Premiership in 2013/14, scoring eight tries in 24 appearances.

Warriors head coach Carl Hogg said: “We’re delighted Carl has signed a new deal with the club. He shows tremendous professionalism.

"Despite not being a regular in the side when he first arrived at Sixways, Carl used the resource around him to develop and ultimately earned his place in the first-team.

“He has a fantastic work-rate and we’re looking forward to helping him try and reach the top of his game in the coming seasons.”

After impressing in Warriors’ European Challenge Cup campaign, Kirwan was rewarded with his Premiership debut for the club in February 2016 and later scored his maiden try in a crucial home win over Sale Sharks just a week later.

Kirwan said: “I’ve really enjoyed the last two seasons at Sixways as part of what is an exciting squad and a great bunch of lads.

“The club is moving in the right direction and I want to help us try and progress as a team and work our way up the Premiership table.”