‘I can become the best I can be at Ulster’ – Nick Timoney signs new deal until 2027

Nick Timoney believes Ulster is the place for him to become "the best I can be" after committing his future with the province until at least 2027.

The 29-year-old back-row has signed a two-year contract extension and insists he is ready to be part of a bright future at Ravenhill.

Timoney is a key component of Richie Murphy’s squad and delivered a Player of the Match performance last weekend as captain, with Ulster ending a five-game losing run with a 17-7 inter-pro victory over Connacht in Galway.

One of Ulster’s longest-serving players having first joined the Ulster Academy in 2015, the former Blackrock College student made his senior debut for the province eight years ago and his full Ireland bow in 2021 against the United States.

He has accumulated over 150 caps for Ulster but Timoney isn’t done yet, stating Ravenhill is a place that feels like home to him while expressing his confidence that the side’s new era will be a prosperous one.

"I’m delighted to sign a new deal with Ulster," he 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."

Ulster General Manager Bryn Cunningham added: "Agreeing 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 that is a standard-setter to those around him and is a very popular member of the senior squad because of the attitude, commitment and leadership he puts in every week, and he will be a key part of this team’s future."