21-05-2025
Australian prop Angus Bell to join Ulster in December
Australian international prop Angus Bell will join Ulster next season on a short-term deal from New South Wales Waratahs.
The 24-year-old loosehead prop has exercised an option to play overseas on a sabbatical and will link up with Richie Murphy's side in early December.
Bell made his Australian Test debut just after his 20th birthday against New Zealand.
He was captain of the Junior Wallabies team that were narrowly defeated by France in the 2019 World Rugby U20s Championship Final in Argentina, going on to become a mainstay of the Waratahs side in Super Rugby. He made his 50th appearance for them in April.
Bell has made 36 appearances for his country, featuring in the Rugby Championship and the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
"I'm very excited to be joining Ulster Rugby later this year and experiencing the game in a different hemisphere," he said.
"A big motivation for me was wanting to develop my game in a brand-new environment and be out of my comfort zone.
"I've heard a lot about the supporters and their passion in following the team both home and away. I'm looking forward to linking up with the players, coaches and staff and can't wait to meet you all as an Ulster player."
