France's Thierry Dusautoir (L) tackles New Zealand All Blacks' Charles Piutau during their rugby test match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis near Paris, November 9, 2013. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Auckland Blues utility back Charles Piutau has confirmed he has signed a two-year contract with Irish side Ulster and will leave New Zealand in July 2016, though his rugby World Cup hopes could now be in jeopardy.
Local media had reported earlier this week that Piutau had signed a two-year contract with the Belfast-based side, though neither New Zealand Rugby (NZR) nor the Blues had confirmed they had lost his services before the player did so on Thursday.
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