As a former World Junior Player of the Year and a Gallagher Premiership champion with the Northampton Saints in the 2023/24 season, there is no doubting that Juarno Augustus is an excellent rugby player.

Ulster Rugby have announced the signing of powerful number eight, Juarno Augustus, from Northampton Saints on a three year deal.The 26-year-old South African will join the province at the end of the season.

After a month of downtime, Ulster have begun their return to match week action – culminating with Friday’s interpro with URC leaders Leinster – with a certain amount of intent after announcing the signing of backrower Juarno Augustus from Northampton Saints.

Augustus has been an integral part of the Saints setup since joining in 2021, winning the Premiership title last season.

Ulster confirm the signing of Northampton Saints number eight Juarno Augustus on a three-year deal from next summer.

ULSTER HEAD coach Richie Murphy had described the signing of Juarno Augustus from reigning Premiership champions Northampton Saints as “a statement” of the province’s ambitions for both the URC and Europe.

Ulster general manager Bryn Cunningham believes Juarno Augustus has his peak years ahead of him after the 26-year-old agreed to make the move to Belfast next summer.