31/01/2012

McLaughlin Contract Subject To Review, Reports Say

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin's contract will not be renewed at the end of the season, according to reports.

Mr McLaughlin's contract is due to expire in May, and it is believed it will not be renewed.

Despite leading Ulster to the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup for a second successive season, his contract will be subject to review in May.

A statement from Ulster Rugby said: In response to the media speculation today regarding the Ulster coaching position, Ulster confirms that the current coaching contracts re set to finish at the end of the season, and are under review."

The 52-year-old coach took over from Matt Williams in 2009.

(CD/GK)

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