ULSTER CENTRE BEN Carson has inked a three year-extension that will keep him in Belfast until at least 2028.
Carson, 22, has begun to make a name for himself in the Ulster midfield this term, making his first senior start in October when he scored a second-half try against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.
The Lisburn man has earned six more caps to date, scoring two tries in last month’s interpro defeat to Leinster at Kingspan Stadium.
Playmaker Carson previously worked under Ulster boss Richie Murphy with Ireland U20s, for whom he formed a centre pairing with current provincial teammate Jude Postlethwaite.
Carson began his career playing mini rugby with Lisburn RFC and would go on to play in the same Wallace High School team as Nathan Doak. At AIL level, he has represented Banbridge RFC and more recently Ballynahinch RFC.
“I’m so excited for what the future holds,” Carson said upon confirmation of his contract extension. “It’s been a dream of mine since I was young to play for Ulster and this season I have earned more opportunities to stake my claim.
“I want to keep developing my game and establish myself within the team in the months ahead.”
Ulster’s general manager Bryn Cunningham added: “We’re delighted to secure Ben’s future for the next three years and are excited to see how he grows in the Ulster jersey.
“He is a tenacious centre, who is busy around the park and has undoubtedly been one of the biggest improvers in our squad over the last 6-12 months.
“That growth has translated into strong recent performances and Ben putting his hand up for selection every week.”
One would be forgiven for thinking it was an image of Des Kelly.
Not a Bohs fan but that’s a beautiful jersey. Well done to all involved.
Proud to say I was at that Bob Marley gig in Dalymount….. God am I really that old?
@Fr. Fintan Stack: Yes. Yes you are.
@Fr. Fintan Stack: me too
@Fr. Fintan Stack: Me too! I was only 4 and my folks brought me because they could get a baby sitter, my Ma always says it was a great gig, my Da always says it was so good he doesn’t remember it ;)
Plenty of Wailers in thst kip all year.
@Wayne Scales: nob
@Brian Dunne: Knob
@Criostóir McCormack: nob
@Criostóir McCormack: Door?
Most charismatic man I’ve ever seen. He should be remembered often.
I’m not a football fan but that’s a seriously cool Jersey, I’d happily wear one.
Yep everyone was at that gig!
@Jay Kearney: I wasn’t, had a ticket though.
Bob marley is of irish dna.. Mind you a good third of the carribbea6 do, 37 percent of african americans have, nice to know how well we look after them.
A generation of kids will grow up thinking this is Des Kelly. Legend.
I was at this concert and still have the original ticket stub. I put it on Done Deal for sale and got a wrap on the buckles from my daughter. I had to withdraw it and now its in a picture frame in my daughters house. Glad I withdrew it now.
I’m buying one yes looks lush not even from Dublin but be whopper wit nice pair blue jeans bob u will live for ever. ya Mon…