Ulster sign fly-half Jake Flannery on one-year deal

Ulster have confirmed the signing of Munster fly-half Jake Flannery.

The 22-year-old from Tipperary will join the province from next season on a one-year deal.

Flannery, who starred for Ireland Under 20s in their 2019 Grand Slam success, struggled for regular game time at Thomond Park, making just five appearances for the Reds since his debut in February 2020.

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The 6ft out-half started his rugby career with Kilfeacle & District RFC, before going on to play schools rugby at Rockwell College.

He made his Munster A debut in the Celtic Cup and All Ireland League debut with Shannon RFC in the 2018/19 season. A place in the Munster Academy followed in the summer of 2019, with his Guinness PRO14 debut off the bench for Munster away to Zebre coming in February 2020.

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Jake to Ulster.

"He is coming with good intent to work hard on developing all areas of his game with our coaching team and his fellow players.”

Flannery added: “I’m excited to be joining Ulster Rugby. They’ve got a really exciting back line and play a style which I feel I can excel in.

"I leave Munster grateful for all the people who have helped me develop and grow.

“I have high ambitions and I think Ulster Rugby will help me to strive for these.”