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.
The former Ireland Under-20s boss has been in interim charge at Kingspan Stadium since the end of the age-group Six Nations.Murphy has been in charge of seven games to date during his temporary stint, winning four and losing three, with the side exiting the European Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage.
He became head coach of the Ireland Under-20s in 2021, winning back-to-back Grand Slams in 2022 and 2023, and taking the side to the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship last summer where they were beaten by France.Speaking about Murphy's appointment, Ulster's interim CEO Hugh McCaughey said: "We are delighted at Ulster Rugby to have Richie committed to the province for the next two seasons.
"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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