Ulster have confirmed that Hurricanes’ fly-half Aidan Morgan is to join the province on a two-year contract.

The 23-year-old, who played for the New Zealand Under-20 team, is qualified to represent Ireland through a Belfast-born grandfather.

Ulster have been looking for a number 10 since it was confirmed that Billy Burns would be joining Munster this summer.

Morgan is in his third season of Super Rugby Pacific with the table-topping Hurricanes, starting last weekend’s win over Moana Pasifika, but has found his minutes limited by the presence of All Black Brett Cameron in Wellington.

Former Ireland Under-20 boss Richie Murphy was confirmed as the new Ulster head coach this month, arriving in Belfast with a reputation for fostering young talent.

Morgan will fit into the age profile of an Ulster side presently on a four-match winning run – with key contributions from the likes of Dave McCann, Harry Sheridan and Cormac Izuchukwu.

Ulster have already announced Sharks wing Werner Kok’s arrival for the 2024-25 season.