Ulster sign Irish qualified Michael McDonald from Western Force

23-year-old scrum-half McDonald was born in Louth and spent his childhood years playing for Dundalk RFC before moving to Australia at the age of 13

ULSTER BOUND: New Ulster signing Michael McDonald in action during a match between the Western Force and Bay of Plenty in 2021. Pic: Paul Kane/Getty Images

Ulster have signed Michael McDonald from Super Rugby side Western Force in time for this summer’s pre-season.

Born in Louth, McDonald spent his childhood years playing at Dundalk RFC, before moving to Perth in Australia at the age of 13, where he moved up the ranks to make his Senior debut for Western Force in the Rapid Rugby tournament as a 19-year-old.