Ulster Rugby have today announced that Richie Murphy has signed a two-year contract to remain in charge of the senior Men’s team at the province.
Known for his ability to bring through young talent, Murphy arrived in Ulster having successfully led the Ireland Under-20 Men’s side to two consecutive U-20 Six Nations Grand Slams as head coach.
His involvement in the national set-up extends back to 2013 when he was appointed the Ireland Men’s skills and kicking coach, with achievements during that time including Six Nations title wins in 2013 and 2014, along with the 2018 Grand Slam success.
Through his roles prior to arriving in Belfast, Murphy worked directly with all players of national interest to develop their tactical and technical capabilities, which brought him into contact with many of the current Ulster squad.
With his experience in elite player development, the Bray man is set to bring this skillset as head coach to the province at a time when their focus is on developing a strong base of young talent in the senior Men’s squad.
Recent performances under his leadership include home wins over Cardiff and Benetton, and Saturday’s away victory at the Scarlets, which have showcased Ulster’s pipeline of young, homegrown talent.
Commenting 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.
