Ulster have announced the capture of loosehead prop Ruaidhri Murphy for next season.

The 26-year-old former Leinster academy player will return to Ireland from Australian side the ACT Brumbies after agreeing a two-year deal with Ulster.

Dublin-born, Murphy has previously said that he wanted to play for Australia at international level, but will be eligible for selection for Ireland.

Murphy spent part of his childhood living in Perth, Western Australia.

Image: Brumbies' Ruaidhri Murphy makes a tackle on Hurricanes' TJ Perenara ©INPHO/Photosport/Justin Arthur