McLaughlin named Ulster head coach

ULSTER Rugby have resisted the temptation to appoint from overseas in their search to replace Matt Williams, plumping for home-grown candidate, Brian McLaughlin.

McLaughlin named Ulster head coach
Wed, 24 Jun, 2009 - 01:00
Edward Newman

The former Ireland skills coach yesterday inked a two-year contract to

replace Williams who still had a year to run on his deal before his sudden departure last month.

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