Overview
- Stuart McCloskey signed a one-year contract extension with Ulster on Monday that keeps him at the province through the end of the 2027–28 season.
- Now reported fit from the hamstring problem that ended his club campaign, McCloskey will focus on Ireland’s inaugural Nations Championship and Tests in July against Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
- McCloskey produced a standout 2025–26 season, helping Ireland win the Six Nations Triple Crown, earning a Player of the Championship shortlist and collecting multiple Ulster and national player awards.
- A hamstring injury in the European Challenge Cup semi-final with Exeter ruled him out of the final against Montpellier after he had played 13 matches for Ulster this season.
- With 217 Ulster appearances, McCloskey is one short of Rory Best's 218, and Ulster general manager Rory Best said the short-term deal secures experienced midfield cover and a mentor for the province’s younger centres.