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Leinster back row Jordi Murphy to join Ulster at end of PRO14 season

06 December 2017 12:24
 Ireland back row Jordi Murphy is to join Ulster next summer on a two-year deal, the Guinness PRO14 club have announced.

Murphy will leave current club Leinster at the end of the season.

The 26-year-old has just returned to action following a serious knee injury and made his 18th international appearance against Fiji in November.

"It's been an incredibly hard decision to leave Leinster, where I have made some great friends and enjoyed some fantastic times, but I am excited by the prospect of moving north and linking up with some familiar faces," Murphy said on the Ulster website.

Director of rugby Les Kiss feels Murphy will prove a valuable asset to the Ulster squad, which will also be boosted by the pending arrival of Wasps prop Marty Moore.

"The acquisition of Jordi for next season is great news for everyone connected with Ulster Rugby and I believe this move will greatly benefit both parties," Kiss said.
