Carson signs new three-year deal with Ulster
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Ulster centre Ben Carson has signed a three-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2028.
Carson, 22, made his first senior start in October and scored two tries in Ulster's United Rugby Championship defeat by Leinster at the end of November.
The Lisburn native won a Six Nations Grand Slam with the Ireland Under-20s under current Ulster head coach Richie Murphy in 2022.
"I'm so excited for what the future holds. It's been a dream of mine since I was young to play for Ulster, and this season I have earned more opportunities to stake my claim," said Carson, who missed Ulster's Investec Champions Cup loss to Bordeaux last weekend because of injury.
"For me, I want to keep developing my game and establish myself within the team in the months ahead."
Ulster general manager Bryn Cunningham said the club are "delighted" and are "excited to see how he grows in the Ulster jersey".
"He is a tenacious centre, who is busy around the park and has undoubtedly been one of the biggest improvers in our squad over the last 6-12 months," said Cunningham.
"That growth has translated into strong recent performances and Ben putting his hand up for selection every week."