Jacob Stockdale extends Ulster stay

Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal with Ulster keeping him with the province until at least 2027.

The 28-year-old winger scored nine tries in 16 URC matches last season and already has three in five in the early stages of the 2025 campaign.

He made his Ravenhill debut in 2016 and recently made his 125th Ulster appearance while also earning 38 caps for Ireland a Six Nations player of the tournament award in 2016.

"I'm delighted to sign for the next couple of seasons here," Stockdale told Ulster Rugby.

"I feel good about where my game is at and where this team is heading. There is a lot of excitement around the place with the young players coming up and I am enjoying my role as one of the experienced players in the team.

"There’s no better feeling than scoring in front of our fans at Kingspan Stadium under the lights and I want to keep making special memories as a proud Ulsterman."

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