Dec 19,2024
Ulster centre Ben Carson has put pen to paper on a three year-extension that will keep him at the province until at least 2028.
The Lisburn man made his first senior start for Ulster in October, scoring a second-half try against Vodacom Bulls in the URC and has so far made seven appearances in the white jersey.
Carson is a former Irish U-20 Six Nations Grand Slam winner under head coach Richie Murphy.
On extending his stay, Carson said: "I'm so excited for what the future holds. It’s been a dream of mine since I was young to play for Ulster, and this season I have earned more opportunities to stake my claim.
"For me, I want to keep developing my game and establish myself within the team in the months ahead."
Ulster Rugby's general manager, Bryn Cunningham has been impressed with Carson's form since the start of the season - and hopes the 21-year-old can continue to improve.
"We are delighted to secure Ben's future for the next three years and are excited to see how he grows in the Ulster jersey.
"He is a tenacious centre, who is busy around the park and has undoubtedly been one of the biggest improvers in our squad over the last 6-12 months.
"That growth has translated into strong recent performances and Ben putting his hand up for selection every week."
