From Maghaberry, he was a neighbour of Irish rugby international Stephen Ferris growing up.
[4] He played for Queen's in the second tier of the All Ireland League prior to his call-up to the Ulster first team.
[6] A prop forward,[7] he missed time during the 2022-23 season with three surgeries, one on his elbow and two on his ankle, and a concussion.
[5][4] He scored his first try for Ulster in the last-16 win away to Montpellier Hérault Rugby in the EPCR Challenge Cup on 7 April 2024.
He was described, during his debut season, as "one of the most exciting prospects we’ve had in a long time" by Ulster skipper Iain Henderson.