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Ulster contract extensions keep five homegrown players to 2030

Nick Timoney, Jacob Stockdale, Tom O'Toole, James Hume and Ethan McIlroy have signed three-year deals, and all five came through Ulster's academy or youth ranks.

By RuckBee Newsroom1 min read
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Ulster have re-signed Nick Timoney, Jacob Stockdale, Tom O'Toole, James Hume and Ethan McIlroy on new contracts that run until the summer of 2030.

The five all came through the province's academy or youth ranks, and between them they have a combined 650 appearances for Ulster.

Rory Best said: "We are very pleased to have secured the futures of James, Ethan, Tom, Jacob and Nick for the next three seasons."

Two of the five are also in national colours this month. McIlroy has been picked for the Ireland XV for the Cork fixture later this month, while Hume has also been named for the Ireland XV side that will take on Fiji A.

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