Ulster announce Kiss deparature

Ulster Rugby have confirmed this evening that Director of Rugby Les Kiss will leave his post immediately as his contract was terminated by mutual consent. Current Head Coach Jono Gibbes has been announced to take over of all coaching matters from now until the end of the season following the decision.

“Head Coach, Jono Gibbes, will assume responsibility for all coaching matters and will lead the current coaching team of Dwayne Peel, Aaron Dundon and Niall Malone. A review will be conducted to ascertain if additional coaching expertise is required.

“Operations Director, Bryn Cunningham, will manage the off-field operations of the professional team.”

Ulster also thanked Kiss in their statement who's been at the club since 2014 when he became interim Director of Rugby after the departures of Mark Anscombe and David Humphreys.