Ulster sign Irish-qualified fly-half Benson
Ulster confirm Irish-qualified fly-half Jamie Benson will join the province on a two-year deal this summer.
Benson will join Ulster this summer from Harlequins [Getty Images] Ulster have confirmed the signing of Jamie Benson on a two-year deal. The versatile 23-year-old can play at fly-half, centre or full-back and will arrive before the 2026-27 season from Premiership club Harlequins, where he graduated from the academy system. Irish-qualified through relatives in Belfast, Benson has represented England at U18 and U20 level, while he was selected in a wider England A squad earlier this season.
In his senior debut for Quins in 2021, Benson kicked a last-gasp conversion in the Premiership Cup against Northampton Saints. He made his Premiership debut in 2024, producing a player of the match performance against Saracens last season. This season, he scored his first Champions Cup try in the victory over Bayonne.
"It feels like a fantastic time to be joining Ulster Rugby," said Benson. "The team are playing an entertaining brand of rugby, which I am excited to be a part of. "I have strong family connections to the province through my mum, who grew up in Belfast, and I'm looking forward to getting started.
" Ulster general manager Rory Best said Benson's arrival will add further competition for places in the squad. "We are delighted to be signing a player of Jamie's quality as we build our squad ahead of next season," Best said. "He has shown a lot of potential for Harlequins, performing well when given the opportunity and making an impact at Prem level and in the Champions Cup.