Eire hooker Rob Herring has signed a one-year contract extension that may maintain him at Ulster till 2026.
Since becoming a member of Ulster in 2012, Herring has turn into the province’s most-capped participant.
The 34-year-old has gained 42 caps for Eire and helped Andy Farrell’s facet to the Six Nations Grand Slam in 2023.
South African-born Herring stated he was “delighted” to agree a brand new take care of Ulster as “Belfast appears like dwelling to me”.
“It is at all times an honour to put on the jersey and I am having fun with my function as one of many skilled gamers in an thrilling younger squad,” he stated.
“I stay up for competing on the pitch but in addition serving to the following era come via.
“There’s numerous pleasure across the squad in the meanwhile and hopefully a lot extra particular days forward.”
Bryn Cunningham, head of recruitment and rugby operations at Ulster, added that Herring is a “massively influential participant”.
“He’s somebody who can lead and calls for respect within the dressing room.
“We’ve got quite a few younger hookers within the squad and there aren’t many higher gamers to study from and compete for minutes with than Rob.
“His management and mentorship will likely be very important in pushing Ulster forwards, as we glance to develop a really aggressive staff.”
