Rugby: Grant to depart Ulster after five years in Belfast
Ulster have confirmed the departure of Roddy Grant as Forwards Coach after five years with the province.
With pre-season training for the Senior Men’s squad starting on Monday, Ulster Rugby say Grant will not be rejoining the group for the 2024/25 season.
“I’m extremely proud of our work as forwards over the past five years. I feel that I leave with the pack in a better place than when I arrived, with the guys having built a very strong reputation as a forward pack," said Grant
“I gave it my all, and I went all in. Thank-you to all the players who gave everything, and went all in for me too.”
Over the five years Grant has coached in Belfast, Ulster has become known for its point-scoring maul, with the Botswana-born former professional player responsible for blooding a new generation of homegrown forwards coming through the province’s Player Pathway.
On the news, Head Coach Richie Murphy, said: “Roddy has given a lot to the club over the past five years, and we would like to thank him for all his hard work that is set to stand by us as a squad in the seasons ahead.
“From a personal perspective, I really enjoyed working together at the end of last season. Roddy is a coach that gives it his all, and I know how much maintaining the highest standards means to him.
“On behalf of everyone at the club, I would like to wish Roddy every success for the future.”