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The 33 year-old, who can play
anywhere in the back-row, has
represented Ulster 165 times.
A former pupil of RBAI, he made
his debut for Ulster in 2003 against
Ospreys and his outstanding form
saw him named Ulster Player of the
Year in 2004/5 and 2006/7.
In 2008 he moved to the English
Premiership where he made 117
appearances for Northampton Saints,
winning the European Challenge Cup
and LV=Cup.
He won his only Ireland cap in 2005
against Japan and has represented
Ireland A on 11 occasions. This
summer he played for the Barbarians
in their match against England and
was selected in a World XV that took
on South Africa in Cape Town.
Commenting on his new contract,
Wilson said: ”Ulster Rugby is a great
place to be right now so I am pleased
to have signed a new two year
contract with the province.
“Physically, I feel that I am as fit
and well as I have ever been and I
am looking forward to making a big
contribution over the next two years.”
Ulster Rugby’s Team Manager, Bryn
Cunningham added:
“Roger is one of the most consistent
and hard-working members of our
squad. The fact that he has made
165 appearances for Ulster as well as
having played more than 100 times
for Northampton Saints illustrates his
value to the teams he has represented
and his considerable durability.
“His experience of the game is
invaluable, especially as we seek to
bring through the next generation of
players in Ulster and I am delighted
that he has committed to the province
for a further two seasons.”
ROGER WILSON
NEW CONTRACT
Roger Wilson has signed a new two-year
contract with Ulster Rugby that will see
him remain at Kingspan Stadium until the
summer of 2017.
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