Rugby:Less than 24 hours after being named in the Ireland 'A' squad to take on the England Saxons in Bath on Sunday, Ian Humphreys and Ryan Caldwell have both extended their contracts with Ulster.
Both are home-grown players with outhalf Humphreys extending his contract for a further three years, while lock Caldwell extended his deal for another two seasons.
"The management team are delighted to have secured these two Ulster-born players to the squad, for the foreseeable future,” said head coach Brian McLaughlin. “Both players are greatly talented individuals, who are highly regarded members of the squad.
"Our aim for Ulster has always been to create a competitive team focused on a core of Ulster men."
Humphreys was pleased to secure his future at Ravenhill, especially at a time when the province are showing real signs of improvement. "Growing up, Ulster was always the place I wanted to play rugby,” he said.
“To know that I will be here, in my home province, for another few years is brilliant, especially as the team are developing in such a positive way. I believe we have a bright future ahead of us."
Humphreys joined ahead of the 2008/09 season and has won 32 provincial caps to date and has accumulated 252 points in the Magners League and Heineken Cup. Caldwell made his senior debut in 2005 and has earned 69 caps.
