Duo opt to leave the Reds

Schifcofske and O'Donoghue agree to move to Ulster

Last updated: 19th May 2008

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Queensland Reds have lost the services of Clinton Schifcofske and Ed O'Donoghue after the duo agreed to move to Ulster.

The pair have both agreed two-year deals with the Magners League club and will join in time for next season.

Schifcofske, 32, has been a huge hit at the Reds having switched from rugby league - where he spent ten years - and has represented Australia A in the Pacific Nations Cup.

In his first match for Australia A, the hard-running full-back scored a personal tally of 23 points and has a kicking success rate of almost 80 per cent.

Passionate

"I'm really looking forward to this new and exciting chapter in my life and rugby career," Schifcofske said.

"I know the Ulster fans are very passionate and supportive of their team and I'm really looking forward to myself and the team giving them plenty to cheer about.

"I was also delighted to be coming over with my current team-mate here at the Reds, Ed O'Donoghue. Ed's become a good friend of mine and is a terrific young player with loads of potential."

Irish-qualified O'Donoghue is returning to the UK after two years with the Reds. Before heading to Australia O'Donoghue spent three seasons in England with Northampton Saints and Worcester Warriors.

"I'm really happy to be turning out for Ulster and excited about the possibilities of the coming season," the second row said.

"I'm delighted the club has given me the chance to be part of the squad and excited about being back in the UK."