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Lions loosehead Jack McGrath extends his deal at Ulster
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Ulster have confirmed that Jack McGrath has signed a two-year contract extension with the province, keeping him at Kingspan Stadium until at least summer 2022.
A powerful but mobile prop who made the move to Ulster at the start of this season, McGrath has made ten appearances for the province so far, which includes contributing to crucial wins against Bath, Connacht and Munster.
With 56 caps for Ireland, McGrath was selected by Andy Farrell for this year’s Guinness Six Nations squad, having previously played his part in wins for Ireland in the championship in 2014, 2015 and 2018 – alongside appearances in all three Tests on the 2017 British and Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand.
Ulster boss Dan McFarland said: “Jack’s reliably strong performances and vast international experience make him a great asset to Ulster – so I’m delighted that he is chosen to continue his career here with us.
“By renewing the contracts of players such as Jack, we are continuing to strengthen our squad now, and also into the future, given the important leadership he provides for our young talent starting out in their careers. I’m confident that Jack will play an important role in Ulster’s successes in the years ahead.”
On his decision to remain with Ulster, McGrath explained: “On arriving at Ulster, I was welcomed with open arms and I have very much settled here since joining at the start of this season.
“It’s a fantastic set-up in terms of the players, coaches and support staff that I get to work alongside every day - and I look forward to what the future holds for the province over the course of the next two years.”
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I agree.
I’d like to know what constitutes a 208 week ban though?
Must the eyeball be dislodged? Hanging by a vein?
Go to commentsAlso a Bristol fan and echo your sentiments.
I love watching Bristol but their approach will only get them so far I think. Exeter played like this when they first got promoted to the prem and had intermittent success, it wasn't until they wised up and played a more balanced game that they became a consistently top side.
I really want Bristol to continue playing this brand of rugby and I don't mind them running it from under their posts but I don't think they need to do it every single time. They need to be just a little bit more selective about when and where on the pitch they play. Every game they put themselves under so much needless pressure by turning the ball over under their posts trying to do kamikaze moves when it's not required. By all means run it from your goal line if there is a chance for a counter attack, we all want to see Bristol running in 100m tries from under their posts but I think until they learn to do it and when to be pragmatic, they are unlikely to win the premiership.
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