Ulster have announced the signing of Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Harlequins on a two-year deal ahead of next season.
The 23-year-old, who can play at fly-half, centre and full-back, will join the province in the summer.
Benson came through Quins’ academy system and on his senior debut kicked a last-minute conversion to defeat Northampton Saints in the Premiership Cup in November 2021.
He made his Premiership debut for the club in November 2024.
This season, he scored his first try in the Investec Champions Cup, in a 68-14 pool-stage victory over Bayonne.
Irish-qualified through family connections in Belfast, Benson has also represented both England Under-18s and England U20s as well being selected in a wider England ‘A’ squad, earlier this season.
“We are delighted to be signing a player of Jamie’s quality as we build our squad ahead of next season,” said Ulster general manager Rory Best.
“He has shown a lot of potential for Harlequins, performing well when given the opportunity and making an impact at Prem level and in the Champions Cup.
“Jamie brings quality and competition to our fly-half depth, and has that added strength of bringing versatility to the backline at inside centre or full-back.
“At 23 years old, he joins us with his best years ahead of him and we can’t wait to welcome him to Ulster this summer.”
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