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02/03/2017
Paddy Jackson Signs New Deal With Ulster Rugby
Paddy Jackson has signed a new two-year contract with Ulster rugby.
The deal will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019.
Jackson said he is "delighted" with the new contract.
He said: "Every time I pull on the Ulster jersey it is something that I don't want to take for granted and I hope to continue to grow as a player and contribute to this team in a positive way.
"I believe that the pillars for success are in place here at Ulster with a quality squad and management team. I am hugely excited by the challenges that lie ahead and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped me to this point in my career."
The 25-year-old, who started the opening two games of this season's RBS Six Nations Championship, has played a total of 22 times for Ireland since his debut against Scotland in 2013.
Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, said: "To have Paddy commit to Ulster for a further two seasons is a huge boost. He progressed through the Academy structures here and has grown into a fantastic player and leader, who commands the respect of the entire squad.
"He is the type of player that we can build the team around and it's important that we have home-grown talent at the forefront of what we're trying to achieve here. His ability and leadership will be critical for us in the future."
(CD)
The deal will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2019.
Jackson said he is "delighted" with the new contract.
He said: "Every time I pull on the Ulster jersey it is something that I don't want to take for granted and I hope to continue to grow as a player and contribute to this team in a positive way.
"I believe that the pillars for success are in place here at Ulster with a quality squad and management team. I am hugely excited by the challenges that lie ahead and I'd like to thank everyone who has helped me to this point in my career."
The 25-year-old, who started the opening two games of this season's RBS Six Nations Championship, has played a total of 22 times for Ireland since his debut against Scotland in 2013.
Director of Rugby, Les Kiss, said: "To have Paddy commit to Ulster for a further two seasons is a huge boost. He progressed through the Academy structures here and has grown into a fantastic player and leader, who commands the respect of the entire squad.
"He is the type of player that we can build the team around and it's important that we have home-grown talent at the forefront of what we're trying to achieve here. His ability and leadership will be critical for us in the future."
(CD)
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