Former Ulster star Ruan Pienaar completes move to Montpellier on three-year deal

Former Ulster scrum-half Ruan Pienaar has joined French Top 14 side Montpellier on a three-year deal. 

The South African spent seven seasons with the Red Hand and had been keen to extend his stay. But the IRFU told Ulster they could not retain the 33-year-old, claiming he was blocking the development of Irish- qualified players.

Pienaar said he would like to return to Ulster in a coaching capacity at some stage.