Benson to leave Harlequins for Ulster

Fly-half Jamie Benson will leave Harlequins at the end of the season and join Ulster Rugby.

Benson, who is Irish-qualified, has made 38 appearances for Quins since graduating from the club’s academy.

He is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury but is expected to return to fitness before the end of the campaign.

Benson said: “Harlequins is, and always will be, a special club to me. Since joining the academy aged 13, it has truly felt like home.

“I am incredibly grateful to the club and to all those who have helped me over these past 10 seasons. The decision to leave has not been one I have taken lightly.

“I have always been driven to consistently test myself to play at the highest level and to pursue the goal of playing international rugby. I feel I am at a critical point in my career and that now is the right time for me to move in order to pursue these personal ambitions.

“My full focus remains on finishing this season as strongly as possible and continuing to play at my best for this club, right until the very end of the season.”