Dan McFarland
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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 dealRichie 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-festUlster 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 - HumeUlster 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 - PetrieUlster 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 coachUlster 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' nightUlster 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 - McFarlandDan 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 winUlster 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 contestUlster'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 seasonCoach 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 GlasgowUlster 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 MunsterUlster 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 MunsterUlster 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 ConnachtUlster 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 head coach Dan McFarland says prolific try-scoring hooker Tom Stewart "deserves every plaudit he gets".BBC Sport - Published | Ulster lacked discipline against 'ruthless' LeinsterUlster 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 LeinsterUlster 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 UlsterUlster 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 gameUlster 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?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 squadDan 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 - McFarlandDan 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 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 formDan 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' - McFarlandUlster 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 defeatUlster 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 winHead 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 switchUlster 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'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' - CaveFormer 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 defeatUlster 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 - McFarlandUlster head coach Dan McFarland says there is no tougher test in club rugby than facing United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster.BBC Sport - Published |