Ulster have been boosted with the confirmation that head coach Richie Murpy and his coaching ticket of Mark Sexton, Willie Faloon and Jimmy Duffy have signed contract extensions until 2028.
Murphy is in his second full season at the province after replacing Dan McFarland in March 2024 and was out of contract in the summer of 2026, with a high-profile Premiership side believed to be making efforts to lure him to England.
Ulster have won six games from eight in the BKT United Rugby Championship and will take on Ospreys in the Challenge Cup round of 16.
"I'm really proud of the way this group has responded and grown over the course of my time here," Murphy said.
"There is a real belief and energy around the place, and it’s been great to see young players step up when given their opportunity. We’re focused on building a squad with real competition for places, and I think we’re only scratching the surface of what this group can achieve."
The former Ireland Under-20 coach was initially sent on a damage control mission in the spring of 2024 when Ulster parted company with McFarland, and after an impressive interim stint, he was appointed on a two-year deal.
His first season in charge didn't go well, as Ulster missed out on Champions Cup rugby for the first time in their history, but after an overhaul of his backroom team, there have been green shoots in the first third of this campaign.
Murphy brought Mark Sexton in as attack coach from Connacht, and his stamp is already evident in their game, while forwards coach Jimmy Duffy and defence coach Willie Faloon have also come on board, having also worked with Murphy at the Ireland U20s.
The new deals will see the quartet commit their futures to the Irish province through to the summer of 2028.
