Known for his physicality and impact on the pitch, the 32-year-old first linked-up with Exeter Chiefs as part of the Gallagher Premiership side’s Academy system, following his family’s move back to England.

At home as both a flanker and number 8, Ewers has amassed over 200 senior appearances since then for the English side, and was involved in the club’s historic winning of both the Premiership and Champions Cup back in 2020.

Standing at nearly 2m tall, the latest Ulster signing is no stranger to European Rugby, following his debut back in 2010. In this season’s Heineken Champions Cup, Ewers was involved in recent pool stage wins over Castres Olympique and the Vodacom Bulls, earning himself a try in each.

Head Coach, Dan McFarland, said:

“Dave has demonstrated over a terrific career at Exeter that he loves to carry ball, and is one of the top gainline winning forwards in the Premiership. His size, work rate, and skillset will dovetail nicely with our other back rows.

“We look forward to welcoming him to Ulster to add depth and further experience to our back row, as we remain firmly focussed on our ambitions as a squad.”

Ewers added:

“Ulster is a proud club with a reputation on the pitch which reaches far and wide, and I look forward to calling myself one of the Ulster men from next season onwards.

“I have made many memories with Exeter Chiefs over the years, and now I’m excited to see what this next chapter in my career holds as part of a club with big goals.”