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Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak has signed a new contract that runs until the summer of 2028.
Doak, 24, has established himself as a key player for Ulster after making his debut as a teenager in 2021.
He has played a key role in Ulster's impressive season under head coach Richie Murphy, and he has the most successful conversions in the United Rugby Championship, with 19, and is second for most kicking metres made.
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Doak, whose father Neil also played for Ulster as a scrum-half, was called up to the Ireland squad for the summer tour and has been involved in two Ireland 'A' matches.
He was also part of the Emerging Ireland squad which toured South Africa in 2022.
Doak said that playing for Ulster "means everything" and discussions with Ulster's new general manager Rory Best played a key role in him committing his future to the province.
"I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, it means everything to me," Doak said.
"From my discussions with Rory, he made it clear to me the direction in which he sees Ulster going and that is something I wanted to be a part of and believe we can reach.
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"I want to help the team keep moving forward while also improving my own game, and I feel Ulster is the best place for me to do that."
Former Ireland and Ulster captain Best said he felt Doak's "best years are ahead of him" and he has the potential to play for Ireland.
"It's clear that Nathan's performances this season have been rightly praised, and we are aware of interest from other top clubs in signing him.
"Nathan has a lot of experience for someone who has just turned 24 years of age, and I know that Richie and the coaching staff have been impressed by his maturity and development."
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