Petrie exit from Ulster Rugby confirmed

Johnny Petrie's exit as CEO as Ulster Rugby has been confirmed.

In a statement on Monday afternoon the news was confirmed by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby.

The CEO of Irish Rugby Kevin Potts said: "The IRFU and Ulster Rugby thank Jonny for the five years spent with Ulster Rugby.

"We wish him well, both personally and professionally, for the future.”

The statement went on to say an interim CEO will be appointed in due course while a recruitment process is under-taken.