Rugby: Ulster duo commit futures to the club
Ulster have confirmed both Jude Postlethwaite and Scott Wilson have committed their futures to the club.
The pair, both 23, have signed new deals, with Postlethwaite's running until 2029 and Wilson until 2028.
Back Postlethwaite scored six tries in 18 appearances for the senior side in 2024/25, while tighthead prop Wilson, who made his senior debut against Munster in November 2023, made 19 appearances last season.
They both received call ups to the Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa last year and the recent Ireland XV fixture against Spain. The pair were also members of the Ireland U20 side which won the Six Nations Grand Slam under current Ulster Head Coach Richie Murphy in 2022.
“I’m very pleased to sign with Ulster Rugby for the future. I’m really enjoying playing in this team and feel we are starting to show signs of a really exciting team going forward," says Postlethwaite.
"It’s something that I’m excited to be a part of and there is strong competition in the squad, which will only make me a better player.”
Wilson added: "It's always a huge honour to pull on the Ulster jersey, and I'm absolutely delighted to commit my future here for the next few years. Ulster is a special club with incredible supporters, and I'm excited to keep developing my game under the coaching team.
"I want to continue pushing for selection, challenge myself to improve in every area, and contribute as much as I can to the team's success."
On the extensions, Ulster Rugby Head Coach, Richie Murphy, added: "Jude is an exciting young centre with a plenty of potential and room for growth. His ability to play both 12 and 13 showcases his versatility. He's a very strong, athletic ball carrier with a good offloading game, making him one to keep an eye on going forward.
"Scottie is a dynamic young prop and with time and application, can develop into a top-class tighthead prop. He has great ball carrying skills and the ability to do things other props struggle to do.
"We are excited to work with these lads and to see how they grow over the coming seasons."