Nick Timoney, the Ulster and Ireland international back row, has signed a two-year contract extension with Ulster. The new deal means that the 29-year-old will stay with the province until the end of the 2026/27 season. Timoney has featured three times for Ireland since making his debut in 2021 and was also part of the Ireland Sevens team that qualified for the 2018 Sevens World Cup.
The back rower, speaking in a statement on Ulster's website, admitted he was delighted to extend his stay with the province. He is now focused on progressing as a player.
“I’m delighted to sign a new deal with Ulster,” Timoney said. “I feel very at home here and believe we have the squad to develop and become better in the years ahead. We have some young talent coming through that adds to our group of experienced players, and that is something that both excites and motivates you for the seasons ahead.
“I’ve said I want to keep progressing as a player, and I fully believe I can become the best I can be here at Ulster.”
Timoney has also played 155 times for Ulster since making his debut in 2017. He's scored 195 points in that period.
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We're delighted to announce that Nick Timoney has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027 🙌
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Ulster’s general manager, Bryn Cunningham, had his own words to say and admitted that tying down Timoney to a new deal was at the top of their list of priorities during the Christmas break.
“Agreeing on terms with Nick before the Christmas period was a high priority for us, and we are delighted that he is fully invested in what we are trying to build here. Nick is one of the most well-rounded back-row players in Europe, and it’s been no surprise to hear about interest in him from other big clubs.
“His journey from the academy, Sevens, to playing for the ‘A’ team and breaking into the senior side has been full of hard work and dedication, and that has helped him develop into the athlete we see today. He is someone who sets the standard for those around him and is a very popular member of the senior squad because of the attitude, commitment, and leadership he brings every week. He will be a key part of this team’s future.”
Ulster's next game will be against Leicester on January 11.
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