ULSTER HAVE ANNOUNCED that Cormac Izuchukwu and Brad Roberts have signed new deals.
21-year-old Academy second row Izuchukwu penned an upgraded contract to stay at the northern province until 2023.
The Tullamore man has impressed since making a recent breakthrough to senior rugby, having come through the Ireland Sevens programme.
His impressive progress, however, was halted when he sustained a knee injury in the Challenge Cup clash against Harlequins earlier this month.
With serious potential in his locker, Izuchukwu will now look to overcome this setback, boosted by a contract extension.
“Ulster is where I have learned all of my XVs rugby,” he said, “so I am looking forward to reflecting the ethos and skillset that I’ve gained through my time with the province so far on the pitch in the years ahead.”
✍️ Cormac Izuchukwu pens upgraded contract to stay at Ulster till 2023 🔥#SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/bnffLthP5U
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 16, 2021
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 🔥
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 16, 2021
👉 @CormacIzuchukw1 pic.twitter.com/l3Gaftveft
💬 @CormacIzuchukw1 #SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/6tkZMFCiI9
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 16, 2021
Roberts, meanwhile, has signed a new contract to stay at Kingspan Stadium until 2022.
The Rainey man made his Ulster debut in November 2020, and has been a fan favourite and welcome addition to the hooker ranks since, producing some big carries and turnovers.
Another year of the mullet 💁♂️
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) April 16, 2021
Brad Roberts has signed a new contract to stay with Ulster till 2022 🙌#SUFTUM pic.twitter.com/mURrEJnaQQ
