McLaughlin contract 'under review'

Ulster Rugby have today issued a short statement in response to media speculation regarding the future of head coach Brian McLaughlin.

Several newspapers reported this morning that the 52-year-old will be left go when his contract expires at the end of May.

The statement reads: "In response to media speculation today regarding the Ulster Rugby Head Coaching position, Ulster Rugby confirms that the current coaching contracts are set to finish at the end of the season, and are under review.

"There will be no further comment at this time."

Ulster are currently in sixth place in the RaboDirect Pro 12 League and are in the knock-out stages of Heineken Cup.