Ulster part ways with forwards guru
NEWS: Ulster have announced that forwards coach Roddy Grant has left the province after five years.
The announcement comes just days before the Ulster squad are due to reassemble for pre-season training on Monday, July 23.
The former Scotland 7s international was brought on board by former Ulster head coach Dan McFarland in 2019 and helped transform Ulster’s maul into a rich source of points.
Grant worked under current Ulster head coach Richie Murphy last season, who said he “really enjoyed” working with the former Edinburgh flank.
The Botswana-born coach’s next move has not been announced.
“Roddy has given a lot to the province 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,” Murphy said.
“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 province, I would like to wish Roddy every success for the future.”
Grant added: “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.
“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.”
