Jared Wright 21 Feb 2024 CONFIRMED: Ulster sack ‘longest-serving’ head coach after post-match rant and announce interim boss Dan McFarland has left Ulster Rugby with immediate effect with an interim boss confirmed. Ulster
David Skippers 21 Feb 2024 Ulster axe head coach days after much-criticised ref rant – report Ulster Rugby have reportedly parted company with under-fire head coach Dan McFarland after their recent run of poor results. Ulster
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2024 ‘The sooner he’s gone the better’ – Ulster boss slammed by own fans after blaming referee for defeat Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has been slated for criticising the referee after their 19-17 defeat to the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. Ulster
Colin Newboult 02 Jan 2024 Ulster expose key weakness in ‘susceptible’ Jacques Nienaber-led Leinster defence Ulster could have found the key to unlocking the Leinster defence, which is under the guidance of former Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber. United Rugby Championship
Jon Wilson 18 Dec 2023 Ulster keen to build on Champions Cup win over Racing 92 in crunch URC derby After beating Racing 92 in the Champions Cup, Ulster boss Dan McFarland is expecting a tough challenge against Connacht in their URC derby on Friday. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 28 Mar 2023 Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland eyes multi-faceted approach to stop Leinster Ulster boss Dan McFarland is hoping his side can use a multi-faceted approach in their tricky clash with Leinster in the Champions Cup. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 22 Jan 2023 Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland delighted to sneak into last-16 with solid win over Sale Sharks Ulster boss Dan McFarland was delighted to sneak into the knockouts with a solid 22-11 victory over Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup. Champions Cup
Dylan Coetzee 11 Jan 2023 Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland desperate to get back to winning ways Ulster boss Dan McFarland is looking to drive his team through their poor form and back to winning ways as soon as possible. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 04 Jan 2023 United Rugby Championship: Ulster boss Dan McFarland has belief his side will return to form Ulster boss Dan McFarland wants his side to stick to their processes as they look to climb out of their bad form of late. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 02 Jan 2023 United Rugby Championship: Dan McFarland laments poor finish from Ulster in Munster loss Ulster boss Dan McFarland lamented his side's poor finish that left the door open for Munster to steal a 15-14 win in Sunday's United Rugby Championship clash. Ulster
Jared Wright 17 Dec 2022 Champions Cup: Dan McFarland blasts late venue change decision Head coach Dan McFarland has blasted the late venue change that saw Ulster host La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium rather than Kingspan Stadium. Champions Cup
Dylan Coetzee 14 Dec 2022 Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland praises ‘brave’ La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara Ulster coach Dan McFarland was full of praise for La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara before the two sides face off in the Champions Cup this weekend. Champions Cup
Dylan Coetzee 09 Oct 2022 United Rugby Championship: Ulster’s Dan McFarland pleased with the character shown in bounce-back win against Ospreys Ulster coach Dan McFarland was happy to see his side bounce back with a win against Ospreys after losing to rivals Leinster last weekend. Ulster
Adam Kyriacou 17 Jun 2022 Ulster: Dan McFarland signs new deal at United Rugby Championship side that runs until 2025 Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has put pen to paper on a new deal with the United Rugby Championship outfit, it was confirmed on Friday. Ulster
Colin Newboult 04 Jun 2022 United Rugby Championship: Ulster head coach Dan McFarland delighted after ‘important psychological step’ Ulster overcame a big mental obstacle in their 36-17 United Rugby Championship win over Munster, according to coach Dan McFarland. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 17 May 2022 United Rugby Championship: Ulster fighting for a home quarter-final in the final round Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is relishing the chance to play against the Sharks in the final round as his side hunts for a home quarter-final. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 02 May 2022 United Rugby Championship: Ulster set sights on the Sharks as they push for a home quarter-final Ulster face the Sharks in Belfast as they push for a home quarter-final in the final round of the United Rugby Championship’s regular season. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 17 Apr 2022 Champions Cup: Ulster’s Dan McFarland believes red card was ‘critical’ in his team’s loss to Toulouse Dan McFarland says Tom O’Toole’s red card was the “critical” difference as his Ulster side bowed out of the Champions Cup in the round of 16. Champions Cup
Stan Wilson 11 Apr 2022 Robert Baloucoune: Ulster and Ireland wing signs three-year contract extension at United Rugby Championship side Ulster and Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune has put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension at the United Rugby Championship side. Ulster
David Skippers 10 Apr 2022 Champions Cup: Dan McFarland wants improvement from Ulster in second leg against Toulouse Dan McFarland wants improvement from his Ulster side despite sealing a 26-20 win over Toulouse in their Champions Cup clash on Saturday. Ulster
Dylan Coetzee 23 Mar 2022 URC: Ulster’s Dan McFarland to lean on Duane Vermeulen’s local knowledge in South Africa Ulster head coach Dan MacFarland says Springbok Duane Vermeulen will be a crucial influence for his side when they tour South Africa. Ulster
Planet Rugby 23 Jan 2022 Champions Cup: Dan McFarland praises Ulster’s attacking bravery against Clermont Ulster coach Dan McFarland believes bravery in attack was central to his side's bonus-point 34-31 victory over Clermont in the Champions Cup. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 18 Dec 2021 Lots of work-ons for Ulster despite bonus-point win Ulster boss Dan McFarland was happy with the result but not the performance as they beat Northampton 27-22 in the Champions Cup. Champions Cup
Planet Rugby 12 Dec 2021 Ulster boss hails ‘terrific achievement’ in Clermont Dan McFarland was ecstatic after his Ulster side got their Champions Cup campaign off to a flying start with a first-ever win in Clermont. Ulster
Planet Rugby 07 Dec 2021 Ulster wait for news on Duane Vermeulen availability Dan McFarland says that Ulster will find out soon if Duane Vermeulen will be available for their Champions Cup encounter with Clermont. Ulster
Planet Rugby 28 Nov 2021 Dan McFarland hails ‘magnificent’ Ulster Ulster boss Dan McFarland expressed his delight after they sealed a rare away success over Leinster in their United Rugby Championship clash. Ulster
Planet Rugby 24 Nov 2021 Dan McFarland expects sudden impact from Duane Vermeulen Ulster head coach Dan McFarland believes it will not take long for Springbok Duane Vermeulen to adapt when he arrives at the club. Ulster
Planet Rugby 25 Oct 2021 Dan McFarland slams ‘frustrating’ Ulster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland did not hold back when discussing his side's poor United Rugby Championship loss to Connacht on Saturday. Ulster
Planet Rugby 16 Oct 2021 Injury curse strikes again for Will Addison Ulster boss Dan McFarland was left gutted for Will Addison after the Ireland back was forced off on a stretcher against the Lions in the URC. Ulster
Planet Rugby 09 Oct 2021 Dan McFarland impressed by ‘very confident’ Nathan Doak Dan McFarland has praised the performances of youngster Nathan Doak but the Ulster head coach says the scrum-half still has a lot to work on. Ulster
