Ulster ‘taken aback’ by Humpreys’ exit

Ulster director of rugby David Humphreys’ decision to quit his position and take up a similar role at Gloucester was a surprise to his Irish chief executive.

“His recruitment and retention of players at Ulster was second to none in Europe,” said Ulster chief executive Shane Logan.

“He’s always been very successful and has great morals and humility. I think his skill set fitted perfectly well with the people we’ve got at the club.”