Ulster complete triple signing of Bello, Knox and Mullins

Ulster complete triple signing of Bello, Knox and MullinsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Props Bello and Knox (left and centre) and back Mullins (right) will link up with Ulster in the summerByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished16 June 2026, 19:56 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoUlster have completed the signings of props Eduardo Bello and Keynan Knox as well as back Chay Mullins.Bello and Mullins arrive on one-year deals while Knox joins the province on a two-year contract.Argentine Bello, who has won 26 caps for Los Pumas and has featured in the Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup, arrives from Newcastle Red Bulls.He won a Premiership title while playing for Saracens and also spent five years with Zebre."We are delighted to be bringing in someone of Eduardo's top-level international experience, quality and profile into the squad this summer," Ulster general manager Rory Best said."A key focus of our recruitment for next season has been to target adding more leadership and physicality to our forward pack, and Eduardo will be an exciting addition to our squad."He brings a winning mentality, with a drive to get back into the international set-up with Argentina and I know that he is eager to get going."We have a number of young props coming through the system who will benefit from training and competing against him in training."Ireland-qualified duo arrive at the AffideaKnox, who is Ireland-qualified through residency joins Ulster after a spell with French Pro D2 side USON Nevers.The 27-year-old South African has also played for CS Bourgoin-Jallieu and Munster.He racked up 33 appearances during his six-year stint with Munster, featuring eight times in the United Rugby Championship winning season in 2023."I am delighted to be joining Ulster Rugby this summer, and I can't wait to meet the staff and my new teammates in pre-season," said Knox."Since leaving Ireland, I have gained more playing experience in...