JACOB STOCKDALE HAS signed a new two-year deal with Ulster which will keep him at the province until at least 2027.
The 28-year-old, who made his debut in 2016, scored nine tries in 16 URC matches last season, and has picked up three in five so far in this campaign.
Stockdale recently made his 125th appearance for Ulster and is now one of the longest serving senior players.
At international level, Stockdale has been capped 38 times for Ireland and was named the Player of the Tournament in the 2018 Six Nations Championship after scoring a record seven tries as Ireland earned a Grand Slam success.
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Jacob Stockdale, has signed a new two-year deal, keeping him in an Ulster jersey until at least 2027 🙌
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“I’m delighted to sign for the next couple of seasons here,” Stockdale said after his deal was announced. “I feel good about where my game is at and where this team is heading. There is a lot of excitement around the place with the young players coming up and I am enjoying my role as one of the experienced players in the team.
“There’s no better feeling than scoring in front of our fans at Kingspan Stadium under the lights and I want to keep making special memories as a proud Ulsterman!”
Great news, Stockdale has the X factor. The kind of player you’d go to Ravenhill to watch
He’s been under the radar a bit of late but he has some hot form now again
Would love to see him push for a green berth again.
@Colin Hall: It’s only a matter of time. He’d have been on the wing against England save for the hamstring. If he can get a couple of games under his belt in January then….
@Justin Robinson: no thanks. let’s be honest the one good season he had 5 years ago was the exception and not the norm.
@Niall English: as opposed to yourself who hasn’t had any seasons , good or bad.
He’s probably a bit of a home bird but some welcome good news. Five defeats in his absence. Wins for Ulster against Cardiff, Leinster and Munster had he played.
Good to see him sticking around until 2027. I can see him forcing his way back into the Ireland team.
If he can get anywhere near his 2018 form then he’ll be a serious addition to the Irish team.
It is possible he can do it. I remember hickie dropping down to AIL with St Mary’s before his second coming with Ireland.
@Joe O’Regan: It would be good if he could tap into the great form of his early career. With Irelands wingers you really don’t get the impression that they will score tries. Lowe although big and robust with a huge left boot doesn’t really take on defenders and Hansen although busy popping up in different places again doesn’t score easily enough for an international winger. Give Will Jordan the ball- Try scored, give Cheslin Kolbe the ball Try scored, give Mark Talea the ball- Try Scored and Kurt Lee Arendse – Try scored etc.
@Caballo Blanco: the only problem with your comment is that Lowe is a prolific try scorer for club and country. You don’t watch enough rugby clearly
Good news. Been playing well for Ulster this year. Would love to see him get a run in green again. Lowe just too inconsistent in defence for me. Not sure how he has been first pick for Ireland for so long.
@Donie Bolger: and Stockdale has been an ace defender? For me, that is his Achilles heel. Decent player attack wise, porous defensively. Lowe has been excellent for Ireland over past few years in the round. When fully fit he is still the best we have by a distance.
His defence is fine despite many recycling the old cliche stuff about it being poor. We just want him back at Ulster never mind what happens regarding Ireland.