Ulster backrow signs new two-year deal

Roger Wilson has signed a new two-year contract with Ulster that will see him stay at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2017.

The 33-year-old, who can play anywhere in the back row, has represented Ulster 165 times.

A former pupil of RBAI, he made his debut for Ulster in 2003 against Ospreys and his outstanding form saw him named Ulster Player of the Year in 2004/5 and 2006/7.

Wilson said: "Ulster Rugby is a great place to be right now so I am pleased to have signed a new two-year contract with the province.

"Physically, I feel that I am as fit and well as I have ever been and I am looking forward to making a big contribution over the next two years."

Ulster Rugby's Team Manager, Bryn Cunningham added: "Roger is one of the most consistent and hard-working members of our squad. The fact that he has made 165 appearances for Ulster as well as having played more than 100 times for Northampton Saints illustrates his value to the teams he has represented and his considerable durability.

"His experience of the game is invaluable, especially as we seek to bring through the next generation of players in Ulster and I am delighted that he has committed to the province for a further two seasons."