McCloskey signs contract extension

It has today been confirmed that Ulster Player of the Year, Stuart McCloskey, has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until 2019.

The 23-year-old completed his finest season to date in an Ulster jersey, with 4 tries in 23 games and numerous Man of the Match awards in both the PRO12 and European Champions Cup.

McCloskey, who still had a year remaining on his previous contract, admits he had hesitation in signing a long-term deal with the Province:

"I grew up here in Ulster and it was always a dream to pull on the jersey. Despite some strong interest from other clubs, it was a fairly straightforward decision since all of my family and friends are here. The supporters, the facilities that we have and the quality of the coaching were all factors in my decision."


Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, is delighted that McCloskey has extended his contract with Ulster:

"This is fantastic news for the club as Stuart has been one of our standout performers all season. His powerful carrying ability has caused havoc for defences."

McCloskey made his Ulster debut back in February 2014 as a replacement in the PRO12 fixture against Dragons. He has accumulated 42 appearances for the Province, registering 8 tries.