Stuart McCloskey pens new two-year contract extension with Ulster

The centre has been a stalwart for Ulster with 190 appearances to date.

NEW CONTRACT: Stuart McCloskey has signed a new two-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby which will see him at the province until 2027. Picture: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Stuart McCloskey has signed a new two-year contract extension with Ulster Rugby which will see him at the province until 2027.

The centre has been a stalwart for Ulster and is in-line to hit his 200th appearance for the province this season.

McCloskey has 18 caps to date for Ireland and was a key member of the Ireland set up that won back-to-back Guinness Six Nations Championships in 2023 and 2024.

The Bangor man played his part in Ireland reaching the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. He played his club rugby with Dungannon RFC making his Ulster debut in February 2014. 

McCloskey is delighted to continue with the province. 

“I’m delighted to have signed a new contract for the next two years. I feel like I’m playing the best rugby of my career, and I’m enjoying my role as one of the more experienced players in the team.

“We have a squad packed with talent, and have a good blend between experience and youth. It’s exciting times around the place, and we have a core of young centres coming through that I’m excited to work with and help push them on.

“I’m really motivated and excited for the season ahead as we move forward.”