Ulster Rugby has confirmed that interim head coach Richie Murphy will take over as the full-time head coach for the next two seasons.

The former Ireland U20 coach joined Ulster two months ago, following the departure of long-term head coach Dan McFarland.

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Entering a challenging situation, Murphy has guided Ulster to four wins from seven outings since taking over and has the side in sixth place on the BKT URC table.

Speaking of his excitement of guiding the province for the next two seasons, Murphy was clear that it was always his intention to stay on once his interim role came to a conclusion.

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“I’m looking forward to continuing with Ulster after a very enjoyable start to my time with the club," Murphy said. "I would like to thank all of the support staff, especially Bryn Cunningham, for helping me settle in. Bryn has been a big part of this process, and I would like to thank him for all his efforts in getting us to this point.

“It’s no secret that I was keen to stay on in the role of head coach with the province, as I can see what is building here at Ulster and how I can contribute to growing that in the coming years.

“We have a very talented group at Ulster, and together with a loyal and dedicated supporter base, I’m relishing the opportunity to see what we can all achieve together.”

Speaking on Murphy’s appointment, interim CEO of Ulster Rugby, Hugh McCaughey, said:

“We are delighted at Ulster Rugby to have Richie committed to the province for the next two seasons.

“Over the past couple of weeks, we have had an insight into what Richie, the coaching staff and the squad have the potential to achieve together, with today’s announcement providing the stability needed for this to continue.

“With a young squad and a pipeline of talent coming through our Player Pathway, it’s an exciting time for the club as we look to build the foundations that will set us up for success in the years ahead. Richie has vast experience in developing young players and is ambitious to achieve success, so he is a perfect fit for what we need.”

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