Ulster again row Nick Timoney has agreed a brand new two-year contract which is able to maintain him with the Irish province till a minimum of 2027.
The 29-year-old has been a key determine for Ulster in latest seasons and captained the workforce to victory over Connacht in Galway on the weekend, delivering a player-of-the-match efficiency.
His eye-catching performances throughout the again row and try-scoring means have additionally seen him grow to be a daily member of the Eire squad over the previous few years, having made his debut in opposition to the USA in 2021.
Timoney has made greater than 150 appearances for Ulster.
Ulster Rugby’s normal supervisor Bryn Cunningham mentioned: “Agreeing phrases with Nick earlier than the Christmas interval was a excessive precedence for us, and we’re delighted that he’s totally invested in what we are attempting to construct right here.
“Nick is without doubt one of the most well-rounded back-row gamers in Europe and it has been no shock to listen to about curiosity in him from different massive golf equipment.
“He’s somebody that may be a standard-setter to these round him and is a very fashionable member of the senior squad due to the perspective, dedication and management he places in each week, and he will probably be a key a part of this workforce’s future.”
Reacting to the affirmation of his new deal Timoney mentioned he was “delighted” to increase his stick with the northern province.
“I really feel very at residence right here and consider now we have the squad to develop and grow to be higher within the years forward.
“We’ve some younger expertise coming by that provides to our group of skilled gamers and that’s one thing that each excites and motivates you for the seasons forward.
“I’ve mentioned I wish to maintain progressing as a participant and I totally consider I can grow to be the very best I could be right here at Ulster.”