Andrew Trimble has agreed to extend his stay at Ravenhill

Ulster star Andrew Trimble has signed a new two-year contract which will see the 25-year-old play his rugby at Ravenhill until June 2011.

Trimble, whose old deal had been due to expire at the end of this season, has made 63 appearances for the province and has won 24 Ireland caps.

Coach Matt Williams believed Trimble's commitment, when the team was not on winning form, was a real boost.

"He will give the best years of his career to Ulster," said Williams.

"Andrew is not only an accomplished rugby player, both at club and international level, but a man of the highest calibre.

"He has a natural ability and pace to his game and he can naturally fit into different field positions.

"Andrew is comfortable both at centre and wing, which is great from a coaching point of view as it opens up opportunities and partnerships that may not have been possible otherwise.

"He also brings experience and confidence to the centre partnership and a great team spirit to the Ulster camp."

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