List of Ulster Rugby players of the professional era
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A list of players who have appeared for Ulster Rugby since rugby union was declared open to professionalism on 26 August 1995.
Current players
Jacob Boyd
Loosehead prop. Son of former Ulster prop Clem Boyd. Captained RBAI to the Ulster Schools' Cup in 2023, and was Boys' Schools Player of the Year in the 2023 Ulster Rugby Awards. Joined the Ulster academy in 2023. Played club rugby for Queen's University. Made 4 appearances for Ireland under-20 in the 2024 under-20 Six Nations, and 2 in the 2024 under-20 World Championships. Made his senior debut for Ulster against Benetton in February 2025.
Correct as of 7 March 2026
Tom Brigg
Flanker. Educated at Blackrock College, where he captained the team that made the Leinster Senior Schools' Cup final.
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