Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy is set to depart the province at the end of the 2025/26 season. Galway native Duffy joined Richie Murphy’s coaching setup from Australian outfit Western Force in the summer of 2024. The mutual agreement was reached "in the best interests of him and his family, with Duffy keen to move closer to home and spend more time with family". “While I’m sad to be leaving Ulster Rugby this summer, this decision was the best thing for me and my family," Duffy said. “We thank Jimmy for his dedication in the role and wish him well for the future.”

Source: Irish Examiner March 17, 2026 14:50 UTC