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WARWICK SIGNS TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that loosehead prop, Andrew Warwick, has signed his first senior contract with the province.

CONTRACT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 23 year-old has agreed a two-year deal that will see him remain at Kingspan Stadium until at least the summer of 2017. It is just nine months since the graduate of the Hughes Insurance Ulster Academy made his debut for the province as a second half substitute against Cardiff Blues in the BT Arms Park in March. Since then the Ballymena man has become a key member of the squad, making 16 appearances for Ulster, eight of which have been starts. Warwick has also represented Ulster Schools and Ulster U20s. Commenting on his new contract, Andrew said: “When I joined the Academy my aims were to play for the first team and to sign a professional contract with Ulster. I am delighted now to have achieved both those things. “The past nine months have been incredible. I am extremely proud to represent Ulster and I look forward to helping the team be successful in the coming seasons.”

Ulster’s Team Manager, Bryn Cunningham, added: “Andrew has made the step up from Academy prospect to first team regular with ease and he is now a highly important player for us in a key position. “It is crucial for Ulster Rugby moving forward that we retain a core group of home grown talent who possess an ambition that fits in with our culture. “Andrew is one of those players and we are delighted he has committed to two years.”

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