Ethan McIlroy

[2] He made his debut for Ulster against Leinster in December 2019, while still in the province's sub-academy.

[5] He signed an academy contract for the 2020–21 season,[6] and, alongside David McCann, was awarded the Jack Kyle Bursary by the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club.

[1] He signed a development contract ahead of the 2021–22 season,[8] during which, mainly playing on the wing, he made 22 appearances including 21 starts, and scored five tries,[1] including two in Ulster's Champions Cup round of 16 defeat to Toulouse.

Rugby Pass named him as one of the URC's breakout stars of the season,[9] and he won Ulster's Young Player of the Year award.

[10] He was selected for the Emerging Ireland squad for the Toyota Challenge in South Africa in September 2022.