# Dan McFarland

January

January 2023

# Reaction

McFarland: 'I quite fancy Leinster - challenge yourself against the best'

Dublin date against Leinster looks set to be Ulster’s reward for booking their place in the Champions Cup last 16.

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Jan 21st 2023, 11:33 PM

# Tough Times

Ulster show signs of life in La Rochelle dogfight as knock-out clash with Sale looms

Nick Timoney believes the province are ‘on the verge of getting back into our groove.’

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Jan 16th 2023, 7:15 AM

# Dan the Man

'I love my job' says Ulster's McFarland amid links to Leicester job

Meanwhile, Iain Henderson was injured just days before Ireland’s Six Nations squad is named.

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Jan 16th 2023, 6:00 AM

# suftum

'They won that game, I don't think we lost that game. I was 100% proud'

Ulster boss Dan McFarland believes his side should have had a penalty try against La Rochelle.

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Jan 14th 2023, 8:59 PM

# French mission

Fit-again Madigan starts Ulster's daunting trip to holders La Rochelle

Dan McFarland makes nine changes from the side beaten in Treviso last weekend.

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Jan 13th 2023, 12:56 PM

# Hitting Out

'We were terrible' - Ulster coach blasts team after they throw away lead against Munster

Ulster were ahead by two scores heading into the final ten minutes but lost to a Munster comeback.

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Jan 1st 2023, 8:59 PM

Last year

2022

# Team news

Stockdale returns for Ulster, Munster change six for New Year's Day interpro

The sides meet at Kingspan Stadium on Sunday evening.

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Dec 30th 2022, 12:19 PM

# Dan McFarland

'Will this be a pivotal moment? You can’t say that unless you start playing more consistent rugby'

The Ulster head coach said a draw with Connacht would have felt like a loss in the circumstances.

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Dec 24th 2022, 3:28 PM

# illness

Dan McFarland hits out at doubters as Ulster reveal extent of sickness in squad

“It’s disappointing, especially given how unwell our group was, that some chose to question the reasoning for our game to be postponed.”

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Oct 23rd 2022, 7:46 PM

# Eighthman

Vermeulen returns at 8 for Ulster's URC clash with the Ospreys

Ian Madigan comes in at out-half as Ulster make nine changes to their starting XV.

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Oct 7th 2022, 12:10 PM

# suftum

The Ulster depth chart: Under-the-radar signings and Stockdale's return

Youngsters like Nathan Doak will be pushing for first-choice status this season.

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Sep 16th 2022, 3:22 PM

# Best Laid Plans

Cancelled pre-season game means Ulster prep for URC hasn't been ideal

Last weekend’s clash against Glasgow was called off after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Sep 13th 2022, 8:36 AM

# New Deal

'It has the feel of unfinished business' - Ulster head coach McFarland signs contract extension

The Englishman will remain in charge until at least 2025.

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Jun 17th 2022, 11:38 AM

# falling just short

Ulster lament blunt showing in Cape Town defeat

Ulster created plenty of chances in the second half but failed to score a single point during that period.

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Jun 11th 2022, 5:39 PM

# Ready to Rock

Moulding midfield partnership with Hume and 'doing stuff differently' for another Munster showdown

The sides will meet in the URC quarter-final on Friday.

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Jun 2nd 2022, 8:33 AM

# Reaction

'It wasn't very comfortable for a few minutes' - McFarland pleased despite nervy Ulster finish against Sharks

Ulster secured a home quarter-final with a 24-21 win in Belfast.

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May 21st 2022, 9:18 AM

# looking ahead

Ulster 'refocused pretty quickly' after Munster and Toulouse losses as URC prizes beckon

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says it was difficult to watch Champions Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals after his side’s loss.

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May 17th 2022, 9:06 AM

# Ulster

McFarland makes two changes as Ulster look to finish the job against Toulouse

Ethan McIlroy and Andrew Warwick both return to the Ulster starting XV.

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Apr 15th 2022, 12:31 PM

# Ulster

Dan McFarland: 'I'm really proud of what we've done out here'

On Saturday Ulster suffered a 34-16 defeat at the hands of the Bulls.

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Apr 3rd 2022, 10:04 AM

# Dan McFarland

'When I take a step back and look at it objectively that is a big shame'

URC head of officials Tappe Henning admitted Callum Reid’s disallowed try should have stood.

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Mar 29th 2022, 7:41 AM

# On The Road

Irish internationals and Luke Marshall return as Ulster confirm South Africa touring squad

The squad travelled to Cape Town yesterday ahead of the upcoming URC games.

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Mar 22nd 2022, 1:39 PM

# double

'We ground out the win. I think the guys should take a lot of confidence from that'

Dan McFarland was delighted to complete a regular-season double over Leinster with an 18-13 win on Saturday night.

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Mar 13th 2022, 9:35 AM

# Hardy Weather

Two-try Ulster keep Dragons scoreless to secure victory in horrible conditions

Dan McFarland’s side were dominant throughout the clash at Rodney Parade.

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Feb 20th 2022, 4:13 PM

# A Message To You Andy

'They're class players': McFarland hails Baloucoune and Lowry's star turns in Ulster win

Ulster moved top of the United Rugby Championship standings with Friday night’s interpro win.

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Feb 5th 2022, 9:50 AM

# Grit

McFarland proud after Ulster's young guns come out on top of 'arm-wrestle'

The northern province battled past Scarlets on their return to URC action at Kingspan Stadium tonight.

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Jan 28th 2022, 11:17 PM

# Team news

Ulster make 6 changes with Ireland internationals away in Portugal camp

The Scarlets visit Kingspan Stadium in Belfast tomorrow night.

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Jan 27th 2022, 12:21 PM

# Challenge

Ulster light on numbers as they search for new Irish-qualified hooker

Wales international Brad Roberts will leave the province at the end of the season.

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Jan 26th 2022, 8:47 AM

# Homegrown

'These youngsters are at a time when they believe they are invincible'

Ulster boss Dan McFarland was delighted with his young backline’s impact against Northampton.

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Jan 16th 2022, 6:30 PM

# suftum

Lowry and Baloucoune shine as Ulster advance into Champions Cup knock-outs

Dan McFarland’s men played some superb attacking rugby as they beat Northampton 24-20.

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Jan 16th 2022, 5:23 PM

# URC

McFarland 'more confident' that Ulster's clash with Munster will go ahead

The northern province have had a Covid-19 outbreak in recent times.

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Jan 4th 2022, 7:58 AM

All time

# Dan McFarland

'This is the centre of our world but the centre of so many peoples' worlds are disrupted'

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says the current Champions Cup situation is ‘frustrating,’ but his side will ‘go with the flow’.

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Dec 18th 2021, 9:50 AM

# suftum

'They have superstar players who make superstar plays - but we have the tools to win'

Dan McFarland’s Ulster face Clermont Auvergne at Stade Marcel-Michelin this weekend, hoping to get another monkey off their back.

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Dec 7th 2021, 8:09 AM

# Ulster

'Not many teams come to Dublin and win. What answer do you want? Okay, it's the biggest win'

Dan McFarland and James Hume hope Ulster’s win over Leinster on Saturday can lift them to a new level.

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Nov 29th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Worry

Fears Iain Henderson could miss Ulster Champions Cup games

The Ireland lock is a doubt for matches against Clermont and Northampton Saints.

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Nov 23rd 2021, 8:56 PM

‘They were the better team and that hurts. Players are gutted in that dressing room’

Ulster coach Dan McFarland reacts to last night’s thumping by Connacht.

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Oct 24th 2021, 6:14 AM

# Derby

Connacht lose Aki to injury as Ulster welcome back some big guns

The Ireland centre has picked up a knee injury but should be back in training next week.

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Oct 22nd 2021, 12:14 PM

# Duane's world

'Bryn stuck his head into my office and said what about Duane Vermeulen? I said: yes, please!'

Dan McFarland on the newest addition to his Ulster squad.

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Sep 20th 2021, 6:57 PM

# Squad

The Ulster depth chart: A World Cup winner and the thrilling back three

Dan McFarland’s men are aiming to be in trophy contention this season.

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Sep 17th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Mikey kiely

'Disrupt structures to create growth': Why Ulster Rugby brought in Limerick hurlers' S&C coach

Mikey Kiely has left the All-Ireland champions to work full-time with Dan McFarland’s Ulster.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 8:01 PM

'He's going to be a hugely important player for the club' - Doris makes his mark on Leinster return

The 23-year-old played the full 80 minutes on his return from injury on Friday night.

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May 15th 2021, 7:15 AM