Coach says his family’s ‘unique situation’ makes this week especially interesting
Having already been in charge of the squad since March, during which time he has navigated four wins from seven games, Murphy knows what is expected of him. But now that he has signed a two-year deal the former Ireland Under-20 head coach has the security to get fully stuck into the task of reversing the province’s decline.
“I’m really proud to take on the role and really looking forward to the challenge. It was a no-brainer, it was a great opportunity to work at the top of the game with a brilliant club. After three straight URC victories, Murphy has brought the province to the cusp of the playoffs. They currently sit in sixth, five points ahead of ninth-placed Connacht. But now Ulster must negotiate their way through Leinster on Saturday at the Kingspan before finishing up at Munster in two weeks’ time.
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