Callum Reid

Ulster Rugby flanker Callum Reid, born on 16 January 1999, is a back-row forward who came through the province's academy system. Now in his mid-twenties, the Irish-qualified loose forward has progressed into senior contention at Kingspan Stadium. Reid's game profile is centred on traditional openside duties: contesting possession at the breakdown, pressuring opposition ball, and providing defensive presence across the park. He combines work rate with a willingness to carry in tight channels, making him a versatile option in the back row. His development pathway followed the standard Irish provincial model, beginning with underage teams before graduating into academy and senior setups at Ulster. Representative honours at age-grade level formed part of that progression. With Ulster operating in the United Rugby Championship and European Champions Cup, Reid provides depth in a competitive back-row department. The province has historically produced strong loose forwards, and Reid sits among a group of Irish-qualified players seeking to establish themselves consistently in the senior matchday squad. His role with Ulster tends to involve impact appearances and rotation starts, with the focus on building match minutes at the professional tier and refining the technical aspects of openside play demanded at United Rugby Championship level.