Ulster announce signing of Hurricanes fly-half Aidan Morgan
Aidan Morgan had represented New Zealand Under 20 side previously
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Ulster have announced the signing of Hurricanes fly-half Aidan Morgan ahead of the 2024/25 season.
Morgan was a member of Wellington 2021 Bunnings NPC squad before making his Super Rugby debut with Hurricanes in 2022. He also had represented New Zealand Under 20 side in the past.
The 22-year-old is set to replace Billy Burns, who is set to join Munster in the next season.
"I'm really looking forward to making the move to Belfast this summer, and getting the opportunity to represent Ulster and the birthplace of my grandfather," said Morgan.
"I know that Ulster is steeped in history, and I'm looking forward to being a part of the atmosphere at Kingspan Stadium. I'm really excited for the opportunity to be a part of a talented team, and to play in front of the club’s passionate supporters.
"It's a great time to be joining Ulster. I'm excited to play alongside a very skilful squad under Richie and the coaching team’s vision for the future."
Ulster's director of operations Bryn Cunningham is delighted with Morgan joining the province in the summer.
“As part of our recruitment process, we explored a number of options around what would work best for the club in terms of our short-term needs versus our longer-term, wider ambitions as a club for the years ahead.
“While Aidan will bring a mix of youth, competitiveness and high energy - key qualities that directly align to our strategic objectives over the coming years - he also, importantly as a 10, exudes a maturity beyond his years. Being Irish-Qualified with roots to Ulster is undoubtedly an added bonus."
