Nick Timoney pens new two-year deal with Ulster
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Ulster Rugby have announced that Nick Timoney has penned a new two year deal keeping him at the province until at least 2027.
The 29-year-old is a key player for the Ulster side with his dominant performances in the back row making him a key cog in the team.
Timoney is known for his workrate around the breakdown and his power game with is ability to break the line.
The back rower captained Ulster to a crucial win over Connacht at Dexcom stadium last weekend putting in a Player of the Match performance.
Timoney made his Irish debut agaisnt USA in 2021 and has made three appearances to date. He made his Ulster debut in 2017 and has amassed over 150 caps for the province.
“I’m delighted to sign a new deal with Ulster. I feel very at home here and believe we have the squad to develop and become better in the years ahead " said Timoney.
“We have some young talent coming through that adds to our group of experienced players and that is something that both excites and motivates you for the seasons ahead.
“I’ve said I want to keep progressing as a player and I fully believe I can become the best I can be here at Ulster.”
Ulster Rugby’s General Manager Bryn Cunningham is delighted to get Timoney's signature for two more years.
“Agreeing terms with Nick before the Christmas period was a high priority for us, and we are delighted that he is fully invested in what we are trying to build here.
“Nick is one of the most well-rounded back-row players in Europe and it’s been no surprise to hear about interest in him from other big clubs.
“His journey from the Academy, Sevens, to playing for the ‘A’ team and breaking into the senior side has been full of hard work and dedication, and that has helped him develop into the athlete we see today.
“He is someone that is a standard-setter to those around him and is a very popular member of the senior squad because of the attitude, commitment and leadership he puts in every week, and he will be a key part of this team’s future.”