Ulster Rugby confirmed yesterday that Daniel Soper will join Dan McFarland’s coaching ticket next season in the position of skills coach. Soper’s appointment follows on from that of former player Jared Payne who will assume the role of defence coach, and now Soper’s appointment completes the Ulster backroom for next season along with assistant coach Dwayne Peel, scrum coach Aaron Dundon and head analyst Niall Malone. He was part of the coaching team that guided Ballynahinch to the ‘grand slam’ of Ulster and All-Ireland Cup and League success in 2009. In 2010, Soper rejoined Banbridge as head coach and has overseen two promotions in the All-Ireland League. Soper will continue to be involved at Banbridge next season.

Source: Irish Examiner June 04, 2018 23:26 UTC