Ulster Rugby's head coach Dan McFarland is set to step down after almost six seasons in charge, following a series of frustrating defeats. The decision comes after reports of mounting pressure on McFarland and his coaching staff, with the latest loss to Ospreys being the third consecutive defeat for Ulster. The squad will be informed of McFarland's departure when they report for training on Wednesday morning. McFarland had been in the role for six seasons, with Ulster currently sitting in eighth place in the URC league.
More change on the way for Ulster after McFarland's exit: https://t.co/AmjA5n7RaS
More change on the way for Ulster after Dan McFarland's exit: https://t.co/KFDYzZJwkh
🗣️"We would like to thank Dan for his determination in driving forward the professional squad over the past six seasons." #URC ⚪️ Ulster sack longest-serving head coach Dan McFarland after post-match rant and announce interim boss. https://t.co/VkzrHaLrQF
✋ BREAKING: After widespread speculation today, Ulster have officially confirmed that Dan McFarland has stepped down as Head Coach. McFarland had been in the role for six seasons. Ulster currently sit 8th in the URC.
Considering: 1. where Ulster were after the Jackson trial 2. a host of senior players leaving 3. it being his first head coach role, I think McFarland did an excellent job with Ulster for 4 seasons. Missing out on silverware in 21/22 seemed like the turning point. 1/2 https://t.co/HJmTBqWsaA
Ulster Rugby and @IrishRugby can confirm that Dan McFarland will step down from his position as Head Coach. Full story ⤵️
Dan McFarland: Ulster Rugby head coach set to leave after six years in charge https://t.co/dn5DJLF0R4
🗣️ "Pressure has been mounting on McFarland and his coaching staff, and the loss to the Ospreys was Ulster’s third in a row following defeats to Toulouse and Harlequins in the Champions Cup." ☘️ Ulster and Dan McFarland reportedly part company. #URC https://t.co/CDVT5v4kIQ
Dan McFarland to step down after almost six seasons in charge of Ulster #URC #UlsterRugby Read more below ⤵️ https://t.co/XdgpxaodXv
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland to step down https://t.co/U6khX96snS
Ulster Rugby have parted company with Dan McFarland, their longest running head coach of the professional era according to the @BelTel which understands the squad will be informed of his departure when reporting for training on Wednesday morning. @UlsterRugby
Ulster coach Dan McFarland is ready to step away from his position after Sunday’s last-minute defeat to Ospreys, according to reports in Ireland. https://t.co/ghatd5kSGe
⚪️🔴 NEW: Irish media are reporting that Ulster coach Dan McFarland will step down after nearly six seasons in charge. A mid-season departure with Ulster currently eighth in the URC. Lots of unrest amongst the fans with frustrating defeats in the league and Europe. #BKTURC