Dan McFarland signs new contract with Ulster

Dan McFarland signs new contract with Ulster

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has committed his future to the club for a further two years.

McFarland’s efforts have bore fruit since he joined in 2018 with Ulster regularly competing in knock-out stages since then. Most recently, they were contestants in the 2019-20 Pro14 final against fellow Irishmen and eventual champions, Leinster.

“I’m delighted to be signing again with Ulster,” McFarland said.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the last two and a half years working and learning with some really good people, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help drive on our improvement as a group and as individuals.

Dan McFarland appointed new Ulster head coach


“As a group, we are extremely ambitious in our aim to be consistently competing for championships. With exciting young talent continuing to emerge out of our Academy system, joining forces with the proven talent within our squad – many of whom have been recently recognised at international level – I look forward to what the weeks and months ahead hold as we take on our next challenges in the domestic league and in Europe this season.”

Jonny Petrie, Ulster Rugby’s CEO, was upbeat regarding the development:


“I’m extremely pleased to see Dan extend his commitment to Ulster Rugby, giving us the opportunity to continue to build on the fantastic work that he has done in his time here so far,” he said.

“It is plain to see, both on and off the field of play, the ethos that he has instilled in the group, and that is being borne out both in our performances and our results – a team of which the people of Ulster can be rightly and fiercely proud.

“I’m looking forward to working with Dan in the coming years, to see where we can take this. It’s an exciting prospect.”

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