Mallon to return to Ulster

Seamus Mallon will return to Ulster at the end of the season following two years in the Guinness Premiership with Northampton Saints.

The 26-year-old centre had has signed a two-year deal and goes in the opposite direction to hooker Paul Shields. Ulster coach Mark McCall is pleased to be welcoming the Derry-born player back.

"We are very pleased that Seamus has re-signed with Ulster," McCall said.

"We are all very aware of his quality and experience and very much looking forward to seeing him in an Ulster shirt once again."