Versatile back-rower, Nick Timoney has grown hugely into his role within the squad, and has become a key part of match-day teams each week. Having played Sevens rugby on the international stage, Timoney has devastating pace and physicality, and has become a real threat at the breakdown with his canny ability to poach opposition ball.

As a result of his barn-storming performances for Ulster, like James Hume, he earned his first senior XVs international cap for Ireland in July 2021 versus USA and was also part of the Ireland Six Nations squad in 2022. Timoney’s superb performances in 2021-22 earned him a spot in the URC Dream Team.