Ulster have announced the signing of scrum-half Michael McDonald. The 23-year-old has agreed a one-year deal and arrives from Super Rugby side Western Force.
McDonald - who is Irish qualified - will link up with the province for their pre-season campaign. Born in Louth, he started his career with Dundalk RFC before moving to Perth in Australia at the age of 13.
Six years later he made his Senior debut for Western Force in the Rapid Rugby tournament. McDonald was also selected for the Junior Wallabies, which led him to the World Cup Final in 2019.