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Ireland fly-half Jackson signs new Ulster deal

Ulster and Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson

Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson has signed a new two-year contract with Pro12 side Ulster.

Jackson’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season and Northampton Saints had been linked with the 25-year-old.

Ulster on Wednesday revealed that Jackson, who started Ireland’s Six Nations clashes with Scotland and Italy last month in the absence of Jonathan Sexton, has committed his future to the Province until at least 2019.

Jackson said: “I’m delighted to be staying on at Ulster Rugby for at least another two years. It is such a proud moment for myself and my family.

“Every time I pull on the Ulster jersey it is something that I don’t want to take for granted and I hope to continue to grow as a player and contribute to this team in a positive way. 

“I believe that the pillars for success are in place here at Ulster with a quality squad and management team. I am hugely excited by the challenges that lie ahead and I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me to this point in my career.”

Jackson has scored 831 points in 118 matches for Ulster since making his debut six years ago.

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Mitch 30 minutes ago
Who is telling the truth about France's tour of New Zealand?

The background to this narrative makes for essential reading. In 2020, World Rugby shifted the mid-year international window from June to July, precisely to avoid this kind of clash between the club and international versions of the game. Prior to Covid-19 epidemic, the previous two Top 14 finals were played out on 2nd June 2018 and 15th June 2019. The dates for the past four Top 14 finals have progressively extended the club season to the point it is once again invasive: from 25th June in 2021 to 28th June in 2024 and 2025. Wherever the international game gave ground, the Top 14 responded by making another land-grab.

This is France sticking 2 fingers up at World Rugby and the Southern Hemisphere. Australia, New Zealand and South Africa field their strongest teams when they take on France. The result of this is all 3 countries being involved in thrilling Tests played in France during November series across 2021 and 2022.


Sadly, France will never reciprocate. They'll just alter the date of the Top 14 final to avoid testing themselves in the cauldron that is Test rugby in New Zealand, South Africa and once upon a time, Australia.


Kiwi pundits and fans are right to be cranky about this but they should express their disappointment every time France bring a 2nd or 3rd string team to this part of the world, not just when it impacts them.


New Zealand winning all 3 Teats by a cricket score is likely and will do this July window no good in the shadows of a Lions series that might not be close and a South African July itinerary that won’t exactly be pulsating.

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