Career
Keane began his provincial career with Connacht where he received 90 caps (65 Celtic/Magners League, 24 European Research Council Challenge Cup), the first coming against Cardiff Blues in a 6–3 victory. Keane made his Leinster debut on October 5, 2007 against Llanelli Scarlets in a 23–52 Magners League defeat. Again it was a match that Leinster lost (29–10).
He was released at the end of the 2010 season and subsequently retired from Rugby.
Keane has been recognised by his country at sevens, colleges, and "A" levels. He is currently co-manager of Skerries Rugby Club with John Murphy.