Ulster Rugby today announced that winger Paul McKenzie has signed a new two year contract which will keep him at Ravenhill until the end of the 2008-09 season.

McKenzie was first named in the Ulster starting XV against Leinster last December.  He came through the Ulster Academy system and was awarded a development contract at the start of the season. He has represented Ulster and Ireland at all under-age levels.

The talented North Down man also represented Ireland schools at cricket, and is thrilled to have been awarded this contract.

"I am obviously delighted. This season has been better than I could have expected and I am really pleased to committing to Ulster for another two years."