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Dan McFarland is an English rugby union coach and former player. McFarland was head coach of Ulster Rugby from 2018 to 2024 when he stepped down in February after a run of poor performances.

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Ulster power past Dragons in Belfast URC try-fest Ulster return to winning ways with a thumping 49-26 win over the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium in their first match since the departure of Dan McFarland. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024
Ulster can't afford to dwell on McFarland exit - Hume Ulster cannot afford to dwell on Dan McFarland's mid-season departure as they look to get their season back on track, says centre James Hume. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
'Inconsistency' forced Ulster into change - Petrie Ulster Rugby CEO Jonny Petrie says the province's inconsistent performances this season led to the departure of former head coach Dan McFarland. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2024

McFarland set to leave role as Ulster head coach Ulster head coach Dan McFarland is set to leave his position after nearly six years in charge, BBC Sport NI understands. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024
McFarland 'felt' for Ulster on 'really tough' night Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admits he "felt" for his players during a humbling Champions Cup defeat by Toulouse. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2024
Farrell will be monitoring Stockdale form - McFarland Dan McFarland says Ulster's upcoming European games are chances for Jacob Stockdale to show he deserves an Ireland recall for the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2024

McFarland praises 'gutsy' Ulster display in dramatic Leinster win Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side executed their game plan well as they edged Irish interprovincial rivals Leinster 22-21 in the URC game at the RDS. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2024
Ulster make six changes for Connacht URC contest Ulster's six changes for Friday's United Rugby Championship game against Connacht include Dan McFarland naming a totally altered front row. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023
'No satisfaction until Ulster end long trophy wait' Ulster head coach Dan McFarland insists he and his players will not rest until they end the club's long wait for silverware. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023
'Our best for a while' - Ulster beat Racing to reignite season Coach Dan McFarland is delighted as Ulster show a ruthless streak to secure a 31-15 win over Racing 92 in the Investec Champions Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023

Ulster must 'execute attacking intentions better' Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side must be more accurate in putting into practice their attacking intentions as they prepare to face Racing 92 on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2023
McFarland bemoans Ulster's display against Glasgow Ulster boss Dan McFarland laments his side's second half display as they lost 33-20 against Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship. BBC Sport - Published on November 26, 2023
It 'took every ounce' for Ulster to beat Munster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says it "took every ounce" to keep Munster out in the closing minutes of Friday's 21-14 win at Kingspan Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2023	Ulster to include Ireland players against Munster Ulster coach Dan McFarland says he expects to have Ireland World Cup players available for Friday's game against Munster. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2023
Ulster make 11 changes for URC trip to Connacht Ulster head coach Dan McFarland makes 11 changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship trip to inter-provincials rivals Connacht. BBC Sport - Published on November 3, 2023	Ulster's Stewart 'deserves every plaudit he gets' Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says prolific try-scoring hooker Tom Stewart "deserves every plaudit he gets". BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Ulster lacked discipline against 'ruthless' Leinster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland admits his side lacked discipline as they exit the Heineken Champions Cup round of 16 at the hands of a "ruthless" Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2023	'Highly motivated' Ulster can beat Leinster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side will approach Saturday's Champions Cup knockout tie with Leinster in a positive fashion. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2023
'External negativity' was most difficult for Ulster Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his squad took "learnings" from a "difficult" sequence of results either side of Christmas. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2023	Ulster make three changes for Stormers URC game Ulster boss Dan McFarland has made three changes to his side for their URC clash against the Stormers at the Kingspan Stadium on Friday night. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Will 'do or die' win reignite Ulster's season? Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2023	Timoney 'devastated' to miss out on Ireland squad Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023
Performance means more than result - McFarland Dan McFarland says his players put in some "fantastic performances" as Ulster qualified for the last-16 of the European Champions Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023	Ulster 'not far from where we need to be' Ulster coach Dan McFarland believes his side are close to "winning a lot of games" despite their latest last-gasp loss against La Rochelle. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
McFarland 'not delving into soul' over Ulster form Dan McFarland says he has challenged himself but has full belief in his processes as Ulster head coach following a poor run of form. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2023	Defeat to Benetton 'heartbreaking' - McFarland Ulster head coach Dan McFarland describes his side's last-gasp 31-29 URC defeat to Benetton as "heartbreaking". BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2023
Ulster looked like they 'didn't care' in defeat Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says his side looked like they "didn't care" in the first half of Sunday's last-gasp defeat by Munster. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2023	Ulster 'hung on for dear life' in Connacht win Head coach Dan McFarland says Ulster were "hanging on for dear life" at the end of Friday's dramatic 22-20 win away to Connacht. BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2022
Ulster coach McFarland angry over venue switch Ulster coach Dan McFarland says the decision to switch his team's Heineken Champions Cup game against La Rochelle to Dublin "was wrong". BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2022	La Rochelle 'offer bigger physical attributes' Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says defending Champions Cup holders La Rochelle will present a bigger physical challenge than Sale did at the weekend. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
Some criticism of Ulster 'nonsensical' - Cave Former Ulster centre Darren Cave describes some criticism of Dan McFarland's side as "nonsensical" after heavy defeats by Leinster and Sale. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022	McFarland rues Ulster mistakes in Dublin defeat Ulster coach Dan McFarland says his team's mistakes opened the door for 14-man Leinster to fight back from 22-3 down to win 38-29. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2022
No tougher test than Leinster - McFarland Ulster head coach Dan McFarland says there is no tougher test in club rugby than facing United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2022