13320927Deleted02010-02-07T00:00:00.0000000-00:002010-02-07T13:55:58.2000000-00:002010-02-07T00:00:00.0000000-00:00ulster26falsefalse-1WEBMAN\wrightrSportSport NewsRugbyEuropean ClubProvincialHeineken CupHeineken Cup UlsterUlster agree deal to sign Rush Ulster have pulled off a second big signing in a week with the news that Cardiff Blues back row Xavier Rush will join them next season.<p>Ulster have pulled off a second big signing in a week with the news that Cardiff Blues back row Xavier Rush will join them next season.</p> <p>The former All Black will join on a two-year deal according to Wales on Sunday.</p> <p>The eight-Test cap number eight and former Cardiff captain has become on of the most sought-after loose forwards in the Northern Hemisphere after five years with the Blues.</p> <p>Rush, who led the Auckland Blues to the Super 12 title in 2003, was also reportedly on the shopping list of Guinness Premiership clubs Saracens and Worcester Warriors, as well as new Aussie Super 15 franchise Melbourne Rebels,</p> <p>Rush will join Springbok and Sharks lock Johan Muller, who signed for the province last week. </p>/sport/rugby/2010/0207/ulster10002fbfd0002fbfd.jpgXavier Rush is to join Ulster next season Falsefalse21331023/sport/rugby/2010/0203/ulsterUlster move for Springbok Muller 2010-02-03T00:00:00.0000000-00:00false21329931/sport/rugby/2010/0128/grewcockd_bath_ulsterGrewcock hit with seven-week ban 2010-01-28T00:00:00.0000000-00:00false21329467/sport/rugby/2010/0127/ulsterHumphreys and Caldwell sign new Ulster deals 2010-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-00:00false21328510/sport/rugby/2010/0123/ulsterBath 10-28 Ulster 2010-01-23T00:00:00.0000000-00:00false