Aidan Morgan to leave Ulster Rugby

Ellen O'Donoghue

Fly-half Aidan Morgan is to depart Ulster Rugby this summer by mutual consent, the province has confirmed.

The 23-year-old fly-half from Auckland, New Zealand, joined Ulster last summer from Super Rugby side, Hurricanes.

General manager of Ulster Rugby, Bryn Cunningham, said that Morgan has been a "consummate professional" during his time with the province, "but as the season unfolded, with opportunities more limited, we have mutually agreed to an early release, which we very amicably believe is in the best interests of both parties.

"We thank Aidan for all his efforts over the past season and wish him and his partner all the very best for their next chapter," he said.

“Going into the 2025/26 season, we will have three fully contracted fly-halves, between 21 and 26 years of age, all of which we need to continue to develop and get the very best out of in the seasons ahead.”

Speaking on his departure, Morgan said he wanted to thank Ulster Rugby fans, the players and staff for the part they played in welcoming him since joining last summer.

“I have enjoyed my time here in Belfast with Ulster, learning and growing as a player and a person. Thank you for the great memories, and I wish everyone all the best for the future.”