ULSTER RUGBY HAVE announced that forward, Cormac Izuchukwu has extended his stay at Ravenhill for another three years.
The Offaly man has been capped three times by Ireland and has become a firm fan’s favourite in the northern province since making his debut in 2021. After missing out on the Leinster fixture through illness, he will be ready to play Connacht on 27 December.
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On the deal, he commented, “I’m delighted to commit my future to Ulster Rugby for the next couple of years. I feel this team is showing a lot of progress and I’m buzzing to be a part of this team. I feel that I can kick on under the coaches here and continue my progression over the seasons ahead.”
Ulster Rugby’s General Manager, Rory Best, said, “This is a really important renewal for us. Cormac has shown so much of his unique potential over the past season or two, with his profile of physicality and power helping to make him one of the most exciting forwards in Irish Rugby.”
Meanwhile, Charlie Irvine is out for Ulster’s trip to Connacht on Saturday, 27 December.
The lock suffered a calf muscle injury in Friday’s defeat to Leinster, Ulster said in a statement, and has been ruled out of this week’s fixture.
Nathan Doak (calf), Rob Baloucoune (shoulder) and Stewart Moore (wrist) are all injury concerns, Ulster have said.
James Hume, who was ruled out of the Leinster fixture due to illness, has returned to full team training and is fit for selection.
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Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster
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ULSTER RUGBY HAVE announced that forward, Cormac Izuchukwu has extended his stay at Ravenhill for another three years.
The Offaly man has been capped three times by Ireland and has become a firm fan’s favourite in the northern province since making his debut in 2021. After missing out on the Leinster fixture through illness, he will be ready to play Connacht on 27 December.
On the deal, he commented, “I’m delighted to commit my future to Ulster Rugby for the next couple of years. I feel this team is showing a lot of progress and I’m buzzing to be a part of this team. I feel that I can kick on under the coaches here and continue my progression over the seasons ahead.”
Ulster Rugby’s General Manager, Rory Best, said, “This is a really important renewal for us. Cormac has shown so much of his unique potential over the past season or two, with his profile of physicality and power helping to make him one of the most exciting forwards in Irish Rugby.”
Meanwhile, Charlie Irvine is out for Ulster’s trip to Connacht on Saturday, 27 December.
The lock suffered a calf muscle injury in Friday’s defeat to Leinster, Ulster said in a statement, and has been ruled out of this week’s fixture.
Nathan Doak (calf), Rob Baloucoune (shoulder) and Stewart Moore (wrist) are all injury concerns, Ulster have said.
James Hume, who was ruled out of the Leinster fixture due to illness, has returned to full team training and is fit for selection.
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