Ulster Rugby have signed prop Bryan O’Connor to their squad.
The 25-year-old from Cork was most recently playing with Bedford Blues in the English second tier having previously represented Gloucester Rugby and been involved with the Ireland Under-20s.
Ulster’s front-row stocks were diminished by the retirement of 10-times capped Irish international Marty Moore last month, while Scott Wilson has been absent due to Emerging Ireland duty.
“I’m delighted to sign with the province and I’m looking forward to getting integrated into the squad,” said O’Connor.
“I feel I can add to the group here and can improve my game under the coaching staff. I’m excited to get going for the rest of the season.”
Ulster Rugby’s head of recruitment and rugby operations Bryn Cunningham added that O’Connor will add to the “squad depth” at Kingspan Stadium.
“Bryan has had a few years playing over in England and we feel, with his physical profile, there was an opportunity to bring him in and add to our squad depth at tighthead,” he said.
“Bryan joins a front row with a similar age-profile and we look forward to seeing his development and contribution over the season ahead.”
After back-to-back losses against the Lions and Bulls in South Africa, Ulster face their first interprovincial derby of the United Rugby Championship season against Connacht in Belfast on Saturday.
