Ulster confirm departures of 10 players

Ulster Rugby have confirmed the departure of 10 players at the end of the current season.

With a combined total of nearly 500 caps for the province, the organisation will recognise the players confirmed as leaving following tomorrow night's URC quarter-final clash against Connacht at the Kingspan.

The highly-anticipated clash, which kicks off at 7.35pm will offer supporters the opportunity to say a fond farewell to the Senior Men’s players confirmed by the club as leavers.

They included Craig Gilroy, who has made over 200 appearances for the side, while Rob Lyttle, Jordi Murphy, Sam Carter and Duane Vermeulen will also depart at the finish of the current campaign.

On the players departing the province at the conclusion of this season, Head Coach Dan McFarland, said: “All of the players moving on from Ulster can be rightly proud of what they have given to our province, both on and off the pitch.

“It seems fitting that we get to recognise their contribution to the club in front of a home crowd at Kingspan Stadium on one of the biggest nights of our season.

“I know the supporters will join me, and the wider playing group and staff at Ulster, in thanking the guys for the part they have played in our ambitions as a squad, and some unforgettable memories for us all when they lined-out in the white jersey.”

Confirmed Leavers – and number of appearances for Ulster:

Craig Gilroy (212), Rob Lyttle (64), Jordi Murphy (63), Sam Carter (57), Duane Vermeulen (34), Gareth Milasinovich (23), Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (13), Rory Sutherland (11), Declan Moore (3) and Frank Bradshaw-Ryan (1).

Players will meet supporters, sign autographs, and pose for photos outside the players’ entrance at the back of the Grandstand, from approximately 15 minutes after full-time on Friday.

Tickets are still available for Friday’s game. Visit ulster.rugby/urcquarterfinal for more info.