Exiles' Dawson signs for Ulster

London Irish openside Kieron Dawson has signed for Ulster on a two-year deal to start in July.

The former Bangor clubman joined London Irish in 1996 and has played more than 190 times for The Exiles.

He said: "It's always been an ambition to play for Ulster and with Irish rugby on a high right now, Ulster at the top of the Celtic League, Leinster and Munster through to the semi-finals of the Heineken Cup and the Triple Crown success during this season's Six Nations Championship, I'm very excited to be returning home this summer."

Stats: Kieron Dawson

DOB: 29.01.75

Height: 6ft 1 / 1.85m

Weight: 15st 3lbs/97kg

Clubs: London Irish, Bangor

International Apps: 21

International Debut: New Zealand 1997