A THIRD high-profile international has left Bath with Ireland star Kevin Maggs joining Ulster on a two-year contract.

The 30-year-old follows England's Iain Balshaw and Mike Catt out of the exit door to link up with the Ravenhill-based province.

Popular Bristol-born centre Maggs has been at Bath since 1998, having won 64 caps for Ireland since his international debut against New Zealand in November 1997.

Ulster coach Mark McCall said: "Kevin is a prominent international player who will add a wealth of experience to our squad."