Ulster win Boss race

Ulster have won the race to sign Waikato's Isaac Boss.

Boss has been drafted into the Wellington Hurricanes squad for the Super 12 championship this season and will start at Ulster next season.

"We appreciate that players have a choice about where they wish to play their rugby and Isaac has decided to gain some experience overseas," said New Zealand Rugby Union Chief Executive Steve Tew.

Boss was excited at the prospect of going in a new direction: "I look forward to the chance of playing in a different environment and adding to my rugby experience," Boss said.

"I have a passionate interest in my Irish heritage and I am very excited about the prospect of living in Ireland and playing for Ulster".