Ulster boss McFarland sets sights on top-two finish Ulster boss Dan McFarland is targeting a top-two finish in the BKT United Rugby Championship following their bonus-point victory away to Cardiff on Saturday. Rugby • 05 Mar
McFarland eyes European showdown with Leinster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was thrilled as his side ended their losing run to book a place in the Champions Cup last-16 by beating … Rugby • 21 Jan
McFarland slams 'terrible' Ulster after late collapse Dan McFarland said Ulster have a "big issue" when it comes to closing out games after they fell to a last-gasp loss to Munster. Rugby • 02 Jan
McFarland unsure of late call but glad of narrow win When John Cooney kicked a 72nd-penalty to put Ulster 22-8 up at the Sportsground, his head coach Dan McFarland felt it was the wrong call. Rugby • 23 Dec 22
Passionate McFarland slams 'wrong' Aviva decision Ulster head coach Dan McFarland said the decision to stage their Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium was "wrong" and … Rugby • 17 Dec 22
Hume likely to miss Ulster's meeting with La Rochelle Ulster centre James Hume looks likely to miss Saturday's crucial Heineken Champions Cup meeting with La Rochelle on Saturday, but the province are hopeful Iain … Rugby • 13 Dec 22
'That's going to knock us' - McFarland on Ulster defeat Dan McFarland admitted his Ulster side will have a hard time overcoming Saturday's defeat to Leinster. Rugby • 05 Dec 22
Cullen praises Leinster character after comeback win Leinster head coach Leo Cullen praised the character of his side, after they fought back from 19 points behind to defeat Ulster 38-29, and maintain … Rugby • 03 Dec 22
McFarland hails Ulster's character in Munster win Dan McFarland praised the resilience of his Ulster players as they headed into the international break on the back of a first win at Thomond … Rugby • 29 Oct 22
McFarland eyes Thomond tonic after nightmare trip to SA Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is targeting victory at Thomond Park against Munster next weekend after a disastrous trip to South Africa, which was derailed … Rugby • 23 Oct 22
Injury concerns for McFarland ahead of Ulster's SA tour Dan McFarland was left counting the cost of Ulster's seven-try victory over the Ospreys after a number of key players were forced off with injuries. Rugby • 09 Oct 22
Cullen calls for Leinster to be more ruthless Leo Cullen said Leinster must show a more ruthless streak when closing out games after they survived a second-half fightback from Ulster. Rugby • 01 Oct 22
Gritty and composed Ulster win pleases McFarland Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side showed real composure to get their BTK United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start. Rugby • 18 Sep 22
Ulster head coach McFarland signs contract extension Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has signed a contract extension at the province that will keep him at Kingspan Stadium until the summer of 2025. Rugby • 17 Jun 22
Ulster Irish players send out message ahead of NZ tour Ulster have their eye on silverware and while it's not Dan McFarland's concern at the moment, the timing of their run might just force Andy … Rugby • 07 Jun 22
Front and centre - Hot-shot Hume shines for Ulster Fresh from a man of the match performance against Munster, Ulster's James Hume wants to fully focus on the URC before turning his attention to … Rugby • 06 Jun 22
Ulster set for SA return, Leinster host Bulls on Friday Ulster will face an away trip to South Africa on Saturday after the Stormers beat Edinburgh, while Leinster will host the Bulls on Friday night … Rugby • 04 Jun 22
Van Graan: 'Utterly disappointing, not good enough' Reluctant to reflect on his own time in charge as his Munster tenure came to an end, Johann van Graan admitted that his side were … Rugby • 03 Jun 22
Win or bust as season set to end for Ulster or Munster Ulster and Munster meet in a mouthwatering URC play-off clash this evening with the season coming to an end for the losers. Rugby • 03 Jun 22
Timoney keeping a chip on his shoulder as URC heats up Ulster's Nick Timoney believes he and his team are finding form at just the right time, ahead of the URC play-offs. Rugby • 21 May 22
McFarland delighted by determined Ulster performance Dan McFarland has praised the determination of his players after they secured a top four finish in the URC regular season. Rugby • 21 May 22
Lowry still has sights set on 10 time Ulster's Mike Lowry says he wants to keep pushing for more game time at out-half. Rugby • 20 May 22
Toulouse hard watch after Euro heartbreak - McFarland Ulster didn't have much time to stew in the immediate aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup loss to Toulouse but the last two weekends have … Rugby • 16 May 22
'A class victory' - Van Graan delights in Belfast win Munster head coach Johann van Graan hailed the resilience of his players after they ground out a vital away win against Ulster in Belfast. Rugby • 22 Apr 22
'Have a beer, be grumpy and get over it' - McFarland Dan McFarland and Ulster don't have time to wallow in their Champions Cup loss to Toulouse, but you could easily forgive the group for carrying … Rugby • 18 Apr 22
