Billy Burns signs for Ulster

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Ulster have announced the capture of Billy Burns bringing the province’s total incoming transfers to five ahead of the start of the season.

Burns, 24, joins on a two-year deal and is able to play for Ireland which would have given the move a major boost in the eyes of the IRFU.

He made 101 appearances at Gloucester and scoring 304 points. During his time with the Cherry and Whites, he lifted the Challenge Cup in 2016 as well as the less coveted Premiership Sevens in 2013. This season he scored two tries in 29 matches.

Younger brother of Freddie, Billy featured in the 2014 U20 World Championship campaign for England as they recorded their second title.

With Danny Cipriani joing Gloucester and Ulster requiring a replacement for Paddy Jackson, it was the right time for Billy to part ways with David Humphreys in the West Country.

Billy will undoubtedly provide competition for the out half jersey but he has featured at fullback for . . .

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