Ulster Schools’ Academy Coach and former Ulster Head Coach, Brian McLaughlin, has confirmed that he is to leave Ulster Rugby to set up his own rugby consultancy business.
Ulster Schools' Academy Coach and former Ulster Head Coach, Brian McLaughlin, has confirmed that he is to leave Ulster Rugby to set up his own rugby consultancy business.
McLaughlin joined Ulster in 2009 having been Skills Coach to the Ireland senior side between 2005 and 2008 under Eddie O'Sullivan. He had also coached Ireland U21s and been successful at school level, taking teams to nine Schools Cup Finals, winning five of them.
As Ulster Head Coach, he most notably led Ulster to the 2012 Heineken Cup Final and was in charge as the province won their first ever European away match in England. The province recorded nine home wins out of nine in the competition during his tenure and qualified for the knock out stages in two out of his three years in charge. He also helped Ulster reach the semi-finals of the PRO12 in 2011.
Since 2012 he has worked as Academy Schools Coach, passing on his renowned technical knowledge of the game and working with the next generation of Ulster and Ireland players.
Commenting on McLaughlin's departure, Ulster Team Manager, Bryn Cunningham, said:
"Brian has made a significant impact on all aspects of rugby in Ulster. As Head Coach he was part of the team that helped re-establish the province as one of Europe's major players. In the past three seasons he has also been hugely effective in his specialist role in the Academy, sharing his experience at schools, provincial and international levels with young players across the province.
"Personally, I have very fond memories of Brian coaching me at Ireland U21 Level where we had great success under his tutelage."
Ulster Schools' Academy Coach and former Ulster Head Coach, Brian McLaughlin, has confirmed that he is to leave Ulster Rugby to set up his own rugby consultancy business.
McLaughlin joined Ulster in 2009 having been Skills Coach to the Ireland senior side between 2005 and 2008 under Eddie O'Sullivan. He had also coached Ireland U21s and been successful at school level, taking teams to nine Schools Cup Finals, winning five of them.
As Ulster Head Coach, he most notably led Ulster to the 2012 Heineken Cup Final and was in charge as the province won their first ever European away match in England. The province recorded nine home wins out of nine in the competition during his tenure and qualified for the knock out stages in two out of his three years in charge. He also helped Ulster reach the semi-finals of the PRO12 in 2011.
Since 2012 he has worked as Academy Schools Coach, passing on his renowned technical knowledge of the game and working with the next generation of Ulster and Ireland players.
Commenting on McLaughlin's departure, Ulster Team Manager, Bryn Cunningham, said:
"Brian has made a significant impact on all aspects of rugby in Ulster. As Head Coach he was part of the team that helped re-establish the province as one of Europe's major players. In the past three seasons he has also been hugely effective in his specialist role in the Academy, sharing his experience at schools, provincial and international levels with young players across the province.
"Personally, I have very fond memories of Brian coaching me at Ireland U21 Level where we had great success under his tutelage."
"I would like to thank him for his contribution to Ulster Rugby and to wish him well in his new venture."