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Juarno Augustus in action for Northampton Saints. Alamy Stock Photo

Northampton Saints backrower joins Ulster on three-year deal

The 26-year-old South African won a Gallagher Premiership title with Northampton last season.

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS BACKROWER Juarno Augustus has joined Ulster on a three-year deal next summer.

The 26-year-old South African won a Gallagher Premiership title last season after joining the Northampton side in 2021. The number eight has made 65 appearances for the club so far and has scored 15 tries. Augustus previously had spells with DHL Stormers and Western Province.

Known as ‘Trokkie’ (small truck), is known for his strong ball-carrying abilities. He was named the World Rugby Junior Player of the Year in 2017 after finishing as top try-scorer at that year’s World Rugby Under 20 Championship.

“I’m very excited to sign for such a historic club in Ulster Rugby,” Augustus said following the announcement. “From my conversations, I believe in the project and can see the potential.

“It’s exciting to be a part of that and I look forward to meeting my new coaches and teammates in Belfast next summer. I have heard about the proud history of the province with South African players, so I will hopefully feel right at home.

“I’ve heard a lot about the amazing atmosphere in Belfast and can’t wait to meet all the Ulster fans soon!”

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    Sep 14th 2022, 7:13 PM

    Didn’t respect her enough to pay the tax bill tho

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    Sep 14th 2022, 7:49 PM

    Joke of a club from top to bottom. As someone has already said, didn’t respect herself enough to pay the tax bill.

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    Sep 14th 2022, 8:18 PM

    Laughing stock

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    Sep 14th 2022, 7:01 PM

    Throw them out

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    Sep 15th 2022, 12:09 AM

    Rangers are the football equivalent of that guy wearing Union Jack shorts in Marbella getting stuck into the Stella.

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    Sep 14th 2022, 9:05 PM

    Crucial news for the 42 to be reporting here. Very relevant for an Irish website.

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    Sep 14th 2022, 10:27 PM

    @Sloppy Steaks: yes all news sites should be domestic news only. I love a bubble.

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    Sep 15th 2022, 12:45 AM

    @Sloppy Steaks: in fairness i thought it newsworthy….. it hardly the only piece related to british queens death..i.e games classed off at weekend…. think we as a country is past all the black and white …..there is a grey area we can be ok with…just my thoughts, no doubt abuse to follow

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    Sep 15th 2022, 8:20 AM

    @Sloppy Steaks: Did you post on the PGS article complaining or only this one?

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    Sep 15th 2022, 8:20 AM

    @Marcus Suridius: PSG*

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    Sep 14th 2022, 10:35 PM

    They’re making a right Royal mess of their return to the champions league.

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    Sep 14th 2022, 9:07 PM

    Why is this news?

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    Sep 14th 2022, 11:05 PM

    @Tyrone Smith: why is any British football news?

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    Sep 15th 2022, 10:00 AM

    @Tyrone Smith: 20k views so….

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    Sep 14th 2022, 11:38 PM

    Hahaha. Things you love to see

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