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Brittany Hogan to join Sale Sharks

26th November 2025

Hogan has been a key player for both her province and country, earning 38 caps on the international stage for Ireland.

A powerful ball-carrying number eight, Hogan played an important role in Ireland's 2025 Rugby World Cup journey and starred in last year's historic WXV1 victory over the Black Ferns in Canada.

A natural leader and role model for young players coming through the Ulster pathway, Hogan has made key contributions to the Ulster Senior Womens team.

Everyone at Ulster Rugby wishes Brittany all the very best in her next chapter with Sale Sharks.

Hogan pictured with the Player of the Match award following an interprovincial derby against Connacht in Belfast.

Three Ulster players earn centralised contracts

Three Ulster players have been listed in the 35 centralised contracted player list for the 2025/26 season.

Forwards Fiona Tuite and Sadhbh McGrath are named, alongside backline player Kate Farrell McCabe.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways, Gillian McDarby, said: "We are delighted to confirm the roll out of 35 centralised contracts for Women's players for an exciting season ahead.

"As we continue to create sustainable pathways and develop competition structures, it is pleasing to see a number of young players from our Ireland underage teams step up and be rewarded with senior contracts within our High Performance Programme at the IRFU High Performance Centre.

"The continued development of players through out WNTS programme is testament to the work being done within the Provinces and is a key focus for us as we strive to develop depth in our playing resources moving into the 2026 season and beyond.

"We are determined to evolve, grow and develop off the back of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and we look forward to seeing more players exposed to high-level international rugby in both the XVs and Sevens formats, starting with our first team back in green this weekend in Dubai."