Craig Gilroy and Nick Timoney extend deals at Ulster

Gilroy has agreed an extension that will keep him at the Province until 2021, while Timoney has been rewarded with a senior contract.

 

Commenting on the announcement of the contract extensions, Ulster's Operations Director Bryn Cunningham, said:

"Both Craig and Nick are quality young players who have been in fantastic form this season, and I'm delighted that they are both committed to being a part of our future plans.

"It has been evident for a long time just how good Craig is, and for him to rack up over 150 appearances for Ulster by the age of 26 is quite remarkable. Like us, I'm sure our supporters are very excited that he will be continuing to pull on the Ulster jersey with his peak years still ahead of him.

"Nick has blistering pace for a back row player and has a tremendous work ethic. He has really enhanced his skills since he entered our Academy and he has shown that he is more than capable of playing at PRO14 and Champions Cup level. We're hugely excited to see how he continues to improve."

 

Timoney, a former Irish U20 and 7s international, joined the Ulster Academy in 2015. Like Gilroy, the Dublin native won two Provincial Schools' Cups during his time at Blackrock College, including a 2014 success as captain.