Ulster star Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at Ravenhill until 2027.
The 28-year-old has enjoyed a return to form in recent months, scoring three tries in last five URC outings.
Lurgan man who made his 125th appearance for his home province recently will be keen to add to his 38 caps for Ireland in 2025.
Stockdale: “I’m delighted to sign for the next couple of seasons here. 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!”
Ulster Rugby’s General Manager, Bryn Cunningham added: “Securing Jacob’s future is key for us, given his importance in the team. It was no surprise to hear about interest in his signature from elsewhere, given his talent and special skillset.
“We believe we are seeing Jacob get back to the form he was showing before his long-term ankle injury a couple of years ago. He has showed great resilience and hard work to get back to that level of strength and fitness.
“A fit and confident Jacob is one of the deadliest wingers in rugby and we think the next couple of seasons will see the peak years of his career, both for Ulster and on the international stage in a green jersey.”