List of Ulster Rugby players of the professional era

A list of players who have appeared for Ulster Rugby since rugby union was declared open to professionalism on 26 August 1995.

Current players Ulster Rugby squadProps

Hookers

LocksBack row

Scrum-halves

Fly-halves *Centres

Wings

Fullbacks (c) denotes the team captain, Bold denotes internationally capped players.* denotes players qualified to play for Ireland on residency or dual nationality. ST denotes a short-term signing.

Jacob Boyd Loosehead prop. Son of former Ulster prop Clem Boyd. Captained RBAI to the Ulster Schools' Cup in 2023, and was Boys' Schools Player of the Year in the 2023 Ulster Rugby Awards."2022–23 Heineken Ulster Rugby Awards | Winners announced", Ulster Rugby, 1 June 2023 Joined the Ulster academy in 2023."Ulster Rugby Academy 2023/24 squad confirmed", Ulster Rugby, 29 June 2023 Played club rugby for Queen's University.Jacob Boyd at FinalWhistle.ie Made 4 appearances for Ireland under-20 in the 2024 under-20 Six Nations, and 2 in the 2024 under-20 World Championships. Made his senior debut for Ulster against Benetton in February 2025."Match Report | Benetton Rugby 34–19 Ulster Rugby", Ulster Rugby, 15 February 2025

Years Team Apps Pts 2024 Ireland u-20 6 0 2024– Queen's University 16 5 2025– Ulster 1 0

Correct as of 7 March 2026

Tom Brigg Flanker. Educated at Blackrock College, where he captained the team that made the Leinster Senior Schools' Cup final. Made one appearance for Ireland at under-20 level. Played club rugby for Queen's University RFC, and joined the Ulster academy in 2023. Made his senior debut for Ulster against Munster in April 2026.

Years Team Apps Pts 2024 Ireland u-20 1 0 2024– Queen's University 26 15 2025– Ulster 1 0

Correct as of 24 April 2026

Ben Carson Born 24 February 2002. Height , weight .Ben Carson profile page at Ulster.Rugby, retrieved 24 October 2025 Centre. Attended Wallace High School, Lisburn. Joined the Ulster academy in 2020.Gareth Fullerton, "Ulster Rugby Academy squad confirmed for 2020/21 season", Belfast Live, 12 May 2020 4 caps in the 2021 u20 6 Nations. 2 caps in the 2022 u20 6 Nations. Played for Banbridge and Ballynahinch in the All-Ireland League.Ben Carson at FinalWhistle.ie Signed a development contract in 2023."Ulster secure young prospects to new deals", Ulster Rugby, 12 April 2023 Made his senior Ulster debut from the bench away to Connacht in November 2023."Connacht 22–20 Ulster: We're 'gutted' but they deserved win – McFarland", BBC Sport, 5 November 2023 Signed a three-year contract in December 2024."Carson signs new three-year deal with Ulster", BBC Sport, 18 December 2024

Years Team Apps Pts 2021–22 Ireland u-20 6 5 2021–23 Banbridge 14 15 2023– Ballynahinch 8 0 2023– Ulster 22 25

Correct as of 3 October 2026

Joe Hopes Born 16 March 2004. Height , weight .Joe Hopes profile at Ulster.Rugby, retrieved 24 October 2025 Lock. Attended Campbell College.Joe Hopes at FinalWhistle.ie Ulster boys' schools player of the year 2022."2021–22 Heineken Ulster Rugby Award winners revealed", Ulster Rugby, 23 June 2022 Joined the Ulster academy in 2022.Gareth Fullerton, "Ulster Rugby announce Academy squad including five new arrivals", Belfast Live, 20 July 2022 Made one appearance for Ireland U20 at the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, and one at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship. Made his senior debut from the bench away to Connacht in November 2023. Made five appearances for Ireland U20 at the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. Signed a development contract with Ulster in January 2025.Adam McKendry, "Ulster tie down three 'exciting prospects' to new deals as former lock makes return", Belfast Telegraph, 16 January 2025

Years Team Apps Pts 2023– Queen's University 18 10 2023–24 Ireland u-20 7 0 2023– Ulster 12 0

Correct as of 15 May 2026

Charlie Irvine Lock. Born 28 January 2003. Height , weight .Charlie Irvine profile at Ulster.Rugby, retrieved 24 October 2025 Attended Wallace High School, studying medicine at Queen's University while playing for their rugby club in the AIL. Played for Ireland u-20s. Played for Ulster 'A' in 2022. joined Ulster Academy in 2023. Made his senior debut against the Bulls in October 2024. Signed a development contract with Ulster in January 2025. Named in the Ireland 'A' squad for the February 2026 fixture against England 'A'."Seven Ulster players named in Ireland squad for 2026 Guinness Six Nations", Ulster Rugby, 21 January 2026

Years Team Apps Pts 2021 Queen's University 16 20 2022–23 Ireland u-20 9 0 2024– Ulster 14 10 2026–Ireland 'A' 1 0

Correct as of 22 May 2026

Tom McAllister Tighthead prop. Educated at Ballyclare High School. Played club rugby with Ballynahinch, represented Ireland at under-20 level, and played for Ulster 'A' in 2024–25. Joined the Ulster academy in 2025."Ulster Rugby Academy confirmed for 2025/26", Ulster Rugby, 4 June 2025 Made his senior debut against Edinburgh in March 2026.Michael Sadlier, "'Absolutely delighted': Head coach Richie Murphy hails young Ulster players after six-try victory in Edinburgh lifts province to second", Belfast Telegraph, 13 March 2026

Years Team Apps Pts 2023–24 Belfast Harlequins 2024– Ballynahinch 16 25 2024–25 Ireland u-20 10 0 2026– Ulster 7 5

Correct as of 3 October 2026

James McCormick Born 8 January 2002. Height , weight .James McCormick profile at Ulster.Rugby, retrieved 24 October 2025James McCormick at Ultimate Rugby- Hooker. Attended Dalriada School, where he was coached by former Ulster and Ireland prop Bryan Young.Michael Sadlier, "How wise words from an ex-Ulster star put James McCormick on path to the top", Belfast Telegraph, 25 October 2024 Joined the Ulster academy in 2020."Ulster Rugby Academy squad confirmed for 2020/21 season", Belfast Live, 12 May 2020 Played for City of Armagh in the All-Ireland League.James McCormick at FinalWhistle.ie 5 caps at the 2022 u20 Six Nations, and 4 in the 2022 summer u20 internationals. Signed a development contract in 2023. Made his senior debut against Glasgow Warriors in September 2024.

Years Team Apps Pts 2022 Ireland u-20 9 20 2022– City of Armagh 22 75 2024– Ulster 20 15

Correct as of 22 September 2026

Conor McKee Born Belfast, 20 March 2001. Height , weight .Conor McKee profile at Ulster.Rugby, retrieved 24 October 2025Conor McKee at Ulster Rugby Scrum-half. Attended Sullivan Upper School, where he was leading scorer in 2019. Represented Ireland in three matches in the 2021 under-20 Six Nations. Joined the Ulster academy in 2021. Played for Queen's University and Ballynahinch in the All-Ireland League.Conor McKee stars at FinalWhistle.ie Signed a development contract in 2023, and a senior contract in 2024.Adam McKendry, "Ulster confirm seven contract extensions as province finalise squad for next season", Belfast Telegraph, 13 June 2024 He started Ulster's friendly against Queensland Reds in February 2025, and made his competitive debut in a home win against Scarlets in March.

He is a fourth-generation Ulster player: his father Kevin, grandfather Dermot and great-grandfather Harold all represented the province."I’ve become the fourth generation in my family to play for Ulster... but I could have gone down different path, reveals Ravenhill ace", Belfast Telegraph, 19 March 2026

Years Team Apps Pts 2021 Ireland u-20 3 0 2021–22 Queen's University 1 0 2022–25 Ballynahinch 29 57 2025– Ulster 22 5

Correct as of 22 September 2026

James McKillop Flanker/lock. Educated at Foyle College. Played club rugby for Queen's University RFC, and represented Ireland at under-20 level. Joined the Ulster academy in 2024. Made his senior debut for Ulster against Munster in April 2026.

Years Team Apps Pts 2024– Queen's University 16 20 2023–24 Ireland u-20 5 0 2026– Ulster 3 0

Correct as of 3 October 2026

Jonny Scott Centre. Attended Dromore High School. Played club rugby for Banbridge and Queen's University. Represented Ireland at u19 and u20 levels. First appeared for Ulster 'A' in May 2024. Joined the Ulster academy at the start of the 2024–25 season."Ulster Rugby Academy confirmed for 2024/25", Ulster Rugby, 14 June 2024 Appeared for Ulster in a friendly against Edinburgh in September 2025. Made his senior debut from the bench against Connacht in May 2026.

Years Team Apps Pts 2025 Ireland u-20 3 0 2024–25 Banbridge 7 15 2025–26 Queen's University 3 5 2026 Ulster 2 0

Correct as of 24 April 2026

Henry Walker Hooker. Born 24 June 2005. Part of the Saracens under-18 team, later played for Hartpury University R.F.C. Joined Ulster academy in 2023."Ulster Rugby Academy 2023/24 squad confirmed", Ulster Rugby, 29 June 2023 Played 13 times for the Ireland u20 team, scoring six tries.Henry Walker at Rugby Database, retrieved 1 October 2026 Promoted to senior squad on a development contract for the 2026-27 season."Ulster Rugby can confirm that seven players will join the Academy for the upcoming 2026–27 season, with a total of 19 Academy players for the next year.", Ulster Rugby, 17 June 2026 Made his debut against Edinburgh in September 2022.

Years Team Apps Pts 2026- Ireland u-20 13 6 2026- Ulster 2 0

Correct as of 3 October 2026

Former players Active players in bold. Flags indicate internationally capped players.

David Allen Back row. From Australia, but Irish-qualified.["UK: Rugby: Ulster on the Brink of a great season"], Belfast Telegraph, 17 July 2001 Attended Cranbrook School, Sydney, where he captained the first XV. Studied commerce at Sydney University while playing for Easts. Signed professional contract with Ulster in 2001. Made one start and one substitute appearance in 2001–02, but had to retire from the game with a neck injury. Took a job with JPMorgan Chase in London, becoming head of research in 2009. Did a PhD in quantitative finance at Cambridge University. Returned to Australia, where he continued to work in finance while coaching the colts at Easts. Became club president in 2021."Ulster on the Brink of a great season", Belfast Telegraph, 17 July 2001"OC in Profile: Dave Allen (OC 1996)", OCA Magazine, 27 October 2022 Not to be confused with the English back row forward David Allen.

Years Team Apps Pts 2001–02 Ulster 2 0

Azur Allison Born 19 April 1999. Back row. He was educated at Ballymena Academy, captained the Ireland under-19 team in 2018, and joined the Ulster Academy ahead of the 2018–19 season."Irish-qualified Bristol back Hughes among new additions to Ulster academy", The42, 25 July 2018 He made his senior competitive debut for Ulster against Leinster in the 2018–19 Pro14 on 20 December 2019, coming on as a replacement. in a 54–42 defeat."Leinster 54 Ulster 42", Ulster Rugby, 20 December 2019 Allison has played for both Ballymena and Malone, rejoining Ballymena in 2021. He was no longer in the Ulster academy ahead of the 2022–23 season."Ulster Rugby Academy 2022/23 squad confirmed", Ulster Rugby, archived 20 July 2022

Years Team Apps Pts 2019 Ulster 1 0

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