Former Ireland flyhalf Ian Madigan has called time on his career after 14 years as a professional rugby player.
Ian Madigan repeated his Murrayfield heroics as he nailed another last-minute kick to hand Ulster a dramatic 34-31 victory over Edinburgh.
Ian Madigan helped himself to 22 points in Ulster’s 32-19 Guinness PRO14 derby win over Connacht at the Sportsground.
Ian Madigan had Ulster jumping for joy at Murrayfield but it turns out his return to PRO14 rugby from Bristol wasn't without its complications.
Ulster Rugby's new flyhalf signing Ian Madigan says he was boosted by a recent name check by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, despite having little rugby under his belt in the last 12 months.
The out-half quit Leinster in 2016 for a stint in the Top 14 at Bordeaux and his current three-year deal at Bristol in the Premiership is set to expire.
He's one of the highest-paid players in the Gallagher Premiership, but Ian Madigan is yet to play a minute in this year's competition for Bristol Bears.
Joey Carbery to Ulster - the Irish rugby media can't get enough of it.
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