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Dan McFarland is an English rugby union coach and former player. He was head coach of Ulster Rugby from 2018 to 2024.

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Ulster name Murphy permanent boss on two-year deal

Richie Murphy is named as Ulster's permanent coach on a two-year deal after serving as interim boss since the departure of Dan McFarland.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster power past Dragons in Belfast URC try-fest

Ulster return to winning ways with a thumping 49-26 win over the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium in their first match since the departure of Dan McFarland.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster can't afford to dwell on McFarland exit - Hume

Ulster cannot afford to dwell on Dan McFarland's mid-season departure as they look to get their season back on track, says centre James Hume.
BBC Sport - Published

'Inconsistency' forced Ulster into change - Petrie

Ulster Rugby CEO Jonny Petrie says the province's inconsistent performances this season led to the departure of former head coach Dan McFarland.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland set to leave role as Ulster head coach

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is set to leave his position after nearly six years in charge, BBC Sport NI understands.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland 'felt' for Ulster on 'really tough' night

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admits he "felt" for his players during a humbling Champions Cup defeat by Toulouse.
BBC Sport - Published

Farrell will be monitoring Stockdale form - McFarland

Dan McFarland says Ulster's upcoming European games are chances for Jacob Stockdale to show he deserves an Ireland recall for the Six Nations.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland praises 'gutsy' Ulster display in dramatic Leinster win

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side executed their game plan well as they edged Irish interprovincial rivals Leinster 22-21 in the URC game at the RDS.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster make six changes for Connacht URC contest

Ulster's six changes for Friday's United Rugby Championship game against Connacht include Dan McFarland naming a totally altered front row.
BBC Sport - Published

'No satisfaction until Ulster end long trophy wait'

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland insists he and his players will not rest until they end the club's long wait for silverware.
BBC Sport - Published

'Our best for a while' - Ulster beat Racing to reignite season

Coach Dan McFarland is delighted as Ulster show a ruthless streak to secure a 31-15 win over Racing 92 in the Investec Champions Cup.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster must 'execute attacking intentions better'

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side must be more accurate in putting into practice their attacking intentions as they prepare to face Racing 92 on Saturday.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland bemoans Ulster's display against Glasgow

Ulster boss Dan McFarland laments his side's second half display as they lost 33-20 against Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship.
BBC Sport - Published

It 'took every ounce' for Ulster to beat Munster

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says it "took every ounce" to keep Munster out in the closing minutes of Friday's 21-14 win at Kingspan Stadium.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster to include Ireland players against Munster

Ulster coach Dan McFarland says he expects to have Ireland World Cup players available for Friday's game against Munster.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster make 11 changes for URC trip to Connacht

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland makes 11 changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to inter-provincials rivals Connacht.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster's Stewart 'deserves every plaudit he gets'

ulster's stewart 'deserves every plaudit he gets'
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says prolific try-scoring hooker Tom Stewart "deserves every plaudit he gets".
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster lacked discipline against 'ruthless' Leinster

ulster lacked discipline against 'ruthless' leinster
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admits his side lacked discipline as they exit the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 at the hands of a "ruthless" Leinster.
BBC Sport - Published

'Highly motivated' Ulster can beat Leinster

'highly motivated' ulster can beat leinster
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side will approach Saturday's Champions Cup knockout tie with Leinster in a positive fashion.
BBC Sport - Published

'External negativity' was most difficult for Ulster

'external negativity' was most difficult for ulster
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his squad took "learnings" from a "difficult" sequence of results either side of Christmas.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster make three changes for Stormers URC game

ulster make three changes for stormers urc game
Ulster boss Dan McFarland has made three changes to his side for their URC clash against the Stormers at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night.
BBC Sport - Published

Will 'do or die' win reignite Ulster's season?

will 'do or die' win reignite ulster's season?
Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup in Belfast.
BBC Sport - Published

Timoney 'devastated' to miss out on Ireland squad

timoney 'devastated' to miss out on ireland squad
Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup in Belfast.
BBC Sport - Published

Performance means more than result - McFarland

performance means more than result - mcfarland
Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster 'not far from where we need to be'

ulster 'not far from where we need to be'
Ulster coach Dan McFarland believes his side are close to "winning a lot of games" despite their latest last-gasp loss against La Rochelle.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland 'not delving into soul' over Ulster form

mcfarland 'not delving into soul' over ulster form
Dan McFarland says he has challenged himself but has full belief in his processes as Ulster head coach following a poor run of form.
BBC Sport - Published

Defeat to Benetton 'heartbreaking' - McFarland

defeat to benetton 'heartbreaking' - mcfarland
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland describes his side's last-gasp 31-29 URC defeat to Benetton as "heartbreaking".
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster looked like they 'didn't care' in defeat

ulster looked like they 'didn't care' in defeat
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side looked like they "didn't care" in the first half of Sunday's last-gasp defeat by Munster.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster 'hung on for dear life' in Connacht win

ulster 'hung on for dear life' in connacht win
Head coach Dan McFarland says Ulster were "hanging on for dear life" at the end of Friday's dramatic 22-20 win away to Connacht.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster coach McFarland angry over venue switch

ulster coach mcfarland angry over venue switch
Ulster coach Dan McFarland says the decision to switch his team's Heineken Champions Cup game against La Rochelle to Dublin "was wrong".
BBC Sport - Published

La Rochelle 'offer bigger physical attributes'

la rochelle 'offer bigger physical attributes'
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says defending Champions Cup holders La Rochelle will present a bigger physical challenge than Sale did at the weekend.
BBC Sport - Published

Some criticism of Ulster 'nonsensical' - Cave

some criticism of ulster 'nonsensical' - cave
Former Ulster centre Darren Cave describes some criticism of Dan McFarland's side as "nonsensical" after heavy defeats by Leinster and Sale.
BBC Sport - Published

McFarland rues Ulster mistakes in Dublin defeat

mcfarland rues ulster mistakes in dublin defeat
Ulster coach Dan McFarland says his team's mistakes opened the door for 14-man Leinster to fight back from 22-3 down to win 38-29.
BBC Sport - Published

No tougher test than Leinster - McFarland

no tougher test than leinster - mcfarland
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says there is no tougher test in club rugby than facing United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster.
BBC Sport - Published