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Alby Mathewson initially joined Munster in 2018 before extending his time at the province

Alby Mathewson signs for Ulster

Former All Black Alby Mathewson will join Ulster on a one-year deal in July.

Stuart McCloskey claimed the man of the match award

Hard-working McCloskey impresses Ulster boss McFarland

Ulster coach Dan McFarland name-checked Stuart McCloskey as one of his main men in their emphatic Guinness Pro14 win over Munster in Belfast.

Rugby • 03 Jan 20

Cullen wanted more from his troops despite them scoring eight tries

'Frustration' for Leo Cullen despite Ulster victory

Leo Cullen was happy to see his younger players contribute in their inter-pro derby victory against Ulster at the RDS, but he admitted some frustration at the way things finished on the southside of Dublin city on Friday evening.

Rugby • 20 Dec 19

John Cooney starred again for Ulster on Friday

McFarland salutes Ulster's 'top man' Cooney

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland paid tribute to John Cooney after the scrum-half produced another man-of-the-match performance in the province's win at Harlequins in the Champions Cup.

Rugby • 14 Dec 19

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland: "It was turgid watching that second half."

We must improve on 'turgid' second half - McFarland

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland described his side's second-half display against Scarlets as "turgid", and warned they must improve sharply ahead of next week's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Harlequins.

Rugby • 29 Nov 19

Billy Burns (L) and John Cooney celebrate Ulster's win at bath

McFarland wants Ulster improvement to avoid 'torture'

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland and his players are looking forward to a big Friday night in Belfast next week when they welcome Clermont Auvergne to Ravenhill.

Rugby • 16 Nov 19

The 26-year-old is set to undergo surgery

New Ulster signing Milasinovich suffers ACL tear

Ulster's new signing Gareth Milasinovich is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn ACL injury in training.

Rugby • 17 Jul 19

Darren Cave sees a bright future for Ulster

Cave excited by Ulster's future under McFarland

Darren Cave is "excited" by the future of Ulster Rugby under head coach Dan McFarland after calling time on his playing career with the province.

Rugby • 23 May 19

Kyle Steyn of Glasgow Warriors is tackled by Stuart McCloskey of Ulster

Steyn wants to make home advantage count

Kyle Steyn hopes the Glasgow support turn Celtic Park into cauldron when the Warriors walk out for next week's Guinness PRO14 Grand Final.

Rugby • 19 May 19

Rory Best played his final game for Ulster

McFarland sorry Best didn't get a fitting send-off

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admitted to being disappointed that his side were unable to offer a fitting farewell to Rory Best and Darren Cave.

Rugby • 18 May 19

Dan McFarland: "I'm proud of Jacob. He played a great game and did a lot of really good things"

McFarland refuses to blame loss on Stockdale mishap

The Ulster head coach admitted Stockdale was "very, very disappointed" in the changing room but argues there were a number of factors that contributed to the narrow defeat.

Rugby • 30 Mar 19

Will Addison and Rory Best celebrate their win

McFarland impressed by Ulster as they reach last eight

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was impressed with his players as they sealed their first European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final spot in five years following their 14-13 comeback win at Leicester.

Rugby • 19 Jan 19

Dan McFarland: 'We are aware of Simon's social media postings and if that is true it's totally unacceptable'

McFarland appeals for information following Zebo tweet

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland has backed the province's stance to 'robustly investigate any complaints' after Racing 92 player Simon Zebo tweeted that he was subject to unacceptable comments from some fans.

Rugby • 14 Jan 19

Dan McFarland's Ulster sit in second place in Pool 4, four points behind Racing 92

Dan McFarland hoping for continued Ulster ambition

Coming off the most satisfying win since taking over at Ulster, head coach Dan McFarland is eyeing back-to-back wins over Scarlets to boost their chances of progress in Europe.

Rugby • 14 Dec 18

Racing 92's Wenceslas Lauret scores his side's second try

McFarland: Racing gave us a lesson in accuracy

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland expressed his disappointment as his side were thrashed 44-12 by Racing 92 in Paris.

Rugby • 21 Oct 18

Simon Easterby will assist at Ulster as they wait for Dan McFarland to leave his role with Scotland

Simon Easterby to take up temporary role with Ulster

Ireland coach Simon Easterby will work with Ulster before the arrival of new head coach Dan McFarland.

Rugby • 03 Jul 18

Wilson appointment speeds up McFarland move to Ulster

Danny Wilson will replace the outgoing Dan McFarland who is set to join Ulster, after a deal was agreed with Wasps to let him join Scotland ahead of next year's World Cup.

Rugby • 18 Jun 18

Dan McFarland will succeed Jono Gibbes as Ulster head coach

Ulster confirm Dan McFarland as next head coach

Ulster have confirmed that Scotland assistant coach Dan McFarland will take over as head coach next season on a three-year contract.

Rugby • 30 Apr 18

Dan McFarland coached the Irish Wolfhounds in January

Assistant coach Dan McFarland to leave Connacht

Connacht have announced assistant coach Dan McFarland will leave his role with the club at the end of the current season to explore another opportunity abroad.

Rugby • 11 Mar 15

Dan McFarland has coached Ireland's under-20 side previously, and is an assistant coach at Connacht

Emerging Ireland to compete in Romania

Connacht assistant coach Dan McFarland has been appointed as head coach of the Emerging Ireland squad that will travel to Romania for the IRB Nations Cup 2014 in June.

Rugby • 01 Apr 14

Dan McFarland