Stuart McCloskey extends Ulster contract through 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Stuart McCloskey has signed a one-year contract extension with Ulster, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2027-28 season. The Ireland center enjoyed a successful 2025-26 season, contributing to Ireland's Triple Crown in the Six Nations and being a key player for Ulster, where he played 13 matches. McCloskey suffered a hamstring injury in the semi-final against Exeter Chiefs, which sidelined him for the European Challenge Cup final. He aims to continue his momentum with Ireland in the upcoming Nations Championship this summer.
- •McCloskey's contract extends through the 2027-28 season.
- •He played a crucial role in Ireland's Triple Crown success.
- •McCloskey missed the final due to a hamstring injury.
- •He has made 217 appearances for Ulster, closing in on Rory Best's record.
- •McCloskey will represent Ireland in the Nations Championship this summer.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — McCloskey signs one-year Ulster contract extension
- 12:45 PMBBC Sport — McCloskey signs one-year Ulster contract extension
"Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey agrees a one-year contract extension with Ulster, which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season.
"Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey agrees a one-year contract extension with Ulster, which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:45 PMMcCloskey signs one-year Ulster contract extension
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey agrees a one-year contract extension with Ulster, which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 12:45 PMMcCloskey signs one-year Ulster contract extension
Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey agrees a one-year contract extension with Ulster, which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season.
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