Ulster have further bolstered their squad with the extension of the contracts of three more players.

Nick Timoney, David O'Connor and Greg Jones have all committed their future to the province.

O'Connor and Jones have both signed deals to keep them at the club until the end of 2022, while Timoney has signed until 2023.

Dublin-born Timoney has been at Ulster since 2016, while Jones first joined the academy in 2017.

Second-row O'Connor joined in 2019 and recently made his Heineken Champions Cup debut.

Speaking about the extension of the contracts, head-coach Dan McFarland said:

"Nick has been playing some good rugby over the last number of weeks, showcasing his pace and power on both sides of the ball. He has worked hard on his game and I look forward to him continuing to do so over the next two years.”

"It is a credit to Dave’s work ethic and determination that he has made the jump from club rugby to being full-time professional player. We look forward to continuing to help Dave develop his game.”

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"Greg is a really valuable contributor to our squad, both on and off-field.

"He has impressed this season and has put in some great performances in the PRO14, as well as the Champions Cup game against Toulouse.

"It’s great that he will be furthering his stay at Ulster.”

Speaking about his decision to sign until 2023, Nick Timoney said he was to win silverware with the province.

"I’m delighted to be a part of this team for another two years, and I’m eager to contribute to our continued hunt for silverware.”

Ulster have been busy in recent weeks in building their squad.

In particular, the signing of Fijian legend Leon Nakarawa stated their intentions.

Ulster lie second in Conference A of the Guinness PRO14, behind Leinster.

They've lost both of their Heineken Champions Cup matches, to Gloucester and Toulouse respectively.