ULSTER TODAY ANNOUNCED that Ireland international out-half Ian Madigan will join their ranks this summer.
The 30-year-old left Leinster for Bordeaux in 2016 before moving on to join Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears in England, where he has struggled for playing opportunities this season.
A hugely consistent goal-kicker, the 30-cap international has signed a one-year deal with Ulster, where he will reunite with former Leinster team-mates Jordi Murphy, Jack McGrath and Marty Moore.
Along with out-half, where Irish-qualified Billy Burns currently tops the pecking order in Ulster ahead of Bill Johnston, Madigan has proven well able to play at 15 and in the centre.
“Given Ian’s skillset, and the fit it can have with our style of play, I’m confident he will be a valuable addition to our squad both on and off the pitch,” said head coach Dan McFarland.
“He will bring a bank of experience to a group of talented young out-halves.”
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We could certainly be doing with a Ferris or two in the green jersey nowadays. One of the best ever to wear the jersey. Pity career ended prematurely. I do enjoy him on the punditry. Very honest.
@Ray Ridge: So powerful, quality player indeed, thought he started his punditry on the bitter side, taken some time for the competitor in him to fade a little, he’s decent enough now tho in fairness.
He would have made any world 15 in his prime, absolutely quality player. Such a shame his career ended so early
When on form and injury free he was up there with Kaino as the best no.6 in the world.
Is Impactful code for always injured?
@Spailpeen Farrell: stupid comment. He was a class player
@Spailpeen Farrell: Always injured? Yes injury blighted the last year or so for him, but always injured, that’s a laugh. The reckless way he put himself about was possibly what didn’t help him have a long career but he never went missing in games and without needing to talk about what irishness meant to him he did his bit and more for the game here. Top class 6.
What a brilliant player – such a shame he had to retire so early. Always thought he could have managed himself a little better in terms of injuries, but guess that was just the competitor in him / always wanted to be back out in the thick of it.
I train at the same gym as him nowadays and hes STILL a beast!
Jaysis Ireland really had a glorious chance in 2011 to win the World Cup. Full panel of players to chose from……..Welsh defence was unreal that day though
Not sure we played New Zealand in Croker in 2010, think it was Aviva Stadium.