Les Kiss will leave the Ireland set-up after Rugby World Cup 2015 to become Ulster’s full-time director of rugby.

Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss has been appointed as Ulster’s interim director of rugby.

Les Kiss will continue as part of the Ireland coaching structure after he hands over the reins to new head coach Joe Schmidt.

Ireland today denied the decision to omit Ronan O’Gara from an extended squad for the RBS 6 Nations clash with France signals the end of his Test career.