Dan Soper

Joe Schmidt as Australia head coaching 2025. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Ulster create role to bring in highly-rated Joe Schmidt

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Ulster book final spot as Richie Murphy eyes strong finish to league campaign

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has a good rapport with attack coach Mark Sexton. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster attack coach Mark Sexton won't rest on laurels

Ulster's Corrie Barrett was always destined to follow in his father's footsteps and play as a prop

Corrie Barrett hails inspirational father on path to Ulster deal

Ulster Rugby Assistant Coach Dan Soper at a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre

Ulster deserve to be in Champions Cup, says Dan Soper

Ulster Rugby Assistant Coach Dan Soper

New role planned for Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper

Stewart Moore says Ulster need to dig deep in their quest to beat the Exeter Chiefs and earn their place in the knockout stages of the Champions Cup

Stewart Moore urges Ulster to dig deep in huge Champions Cup tie

Ulster were crushed 61-21 in their Champions Cup opener against Toulouse on Sunday

Dan Soper admits Bordeaux game is 'must-win' for Ulster in Europe

Ulster backs coach Dan Soper

Ulster's Jude Postlewaite aims to make home comforts count against Leinster

Ulster backs coach Dan Soper. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'dominance' blueprint has maul as key aspect

Ulster's Dan Soper. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'used to hate playing against' Werner Kok but now set for weekend debut

Ulster Rugby coach Dan Soper. PIC: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Ulster coach Dan Soper provides James Hume injury update

Dan Soper refused to comment on rumours that Steven Kitshoff will end his stay with Ulster early and return to his former club Stormers

Dan Soper hoping for Ulster turnaround as focus switches to Europe

Will Addison was among the try-scorers as Ulster returned to winning ways with a bonus point victory over the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium (file picture).

Dan Soper admits 'relief' as Ulster return to winning ways

James Hume is relishing the chance to play under Dan Soper in the United Rugby Championship clash against the Dragons

James Hume hails Dan Soper influence on eve of huge URC clash with Dragons

Dan Soper will take charge of the Ulster for Saturday night’s crucial United Rugby Championship game against the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium

Dan Soper plays down prospect of becoming Ulster head coach
Dan Soper is not contemplating becoming Ulster’s head coach on a permanent basis despite being in charge of the team for Saturday night’s crucial United Rugby Championship game against the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.
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Ulster Rugby have parted ways with head coach Dan McFarland. PIC: Niall Carson/PA

Ulster Rugby confirm departure of head coach Dan McFarland

Ulster attack coach Dan Soper. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Dan Soper ready for strong Ulster second half

Ulster’s Billy Burns. (Photo by Arthur Allison/PacemakerPress)

Billy Burns feels Ulster's Leinster win means 'huge amount to the province'

Ulster coach Dan Soper discussing the New Year's Day BKT United Rugby Championship test with Leinster at RDS Arena. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster's Dan Soper in push for Dublin delight against Leinster

Ulster Rugby scrum-half Nathan Doak in Schools Cup action for Wallace High in 2020. PIC: Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Ex-Ulster Rugby star praises former school for producing talent

Ulster coach Dan Soper. (Photo by John Dickson)

Dan Soper highlights Ulster numbers game after win over Lions

Ulster coach Dan Soper. (Photo by John Dickson)

Ulster get ready for home return with 'good problem' around Michael Lowry

Ulster backs coach Dan Soper (right) speaks ahead of pre-season preparations continuing

Dan Soper believes new artificial surface at Kingspan can help Ulster

Ulster's Dan Soper. (Photo by John Dickson/Dickson Digital)

Ulster boost over ‘two steps forward’ phase for John Cooney

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune scored a try in Saturday's United Rugby Championship win over the Bulls at Kingspan Stadium.

Ulster clinch home quarter-final after victory over Bulls

RBAI won the Schools' Cup in three consecutive years between 2015-2017

RBAI head coach Jamie Kirk looking to end winless run
RBAI coach Jamie Kirk has urged his players to write their own legacy by winning the Schools’ Cup against Belfast rivals Campbell College in tomorrow’s decider at Kingspan Stadium.
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Ulster's Dan Soper

Dan Soper both 'traditionalist' and 'realist' over Ulster pitch talk

Ulster's Nathan Doak

Dan Soper praise for Nathan Doak's 'really smart rugby brain'

Ireland's Stuart McCloskey (centre) in action at the Aviva Stadium

Dan Soper with Ulster gains ambition for Ireland's Stuart McCloskey

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey . (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ulster have made an impressive start to the United Rugby Championship

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper. Pic by Pacemaker.

Dan Soper backing Ulster to push forward despite injury issues

David McCann will lead Ulster against Glasgow.

Ulster’s David McCann eager to make his mark in final pre-season clash

Jacob Stockdale will make his Ulster return on Friday against Exeter. Pic by Getty.

Ulster backing for Jacob Stockdale going into Exeter return

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Dan Soper with high hopes for Ulster

Ulster’s James Hume (left). Pic by PA.

James Hume and Ulster shaping up for Stormers semi-final

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper

Ulster focused on one game at a time says Dan Soper

Ulster's Dan Soper. Pic by Pacemaker.

Ulster relishing top-of-the-table clash with Leinster

Current Ulster coach Dan Soper during his Schools’ Cup-winning period at RBAI. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Familiar faces connected to Schools’ Cup semi-final clash with RBAI and Methody

Ulster coach Dan Soper. Pic by Dickson Digital.

Dan Soper’s Six Nations hope for Ulster pair Michael Lowry and James Hume

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JANUARY 18: Robert Baloucoune of Ulster scores a try during the Heineken Champions Cup Round 6 match between Ulster Rugby and Bath Rugby at Ravenhill Stadium on January 18, 2020 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ulster searching for more consistency after Munster setback

Ulster coach Dan Soper. Pic by Pacemaker.

Praise for Darren Devaney’s role within Ulster set-up

Ulster Assistant Coach Dan Soper. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Preparation work will be key for Ulster in European clash

Ulster's Dan Soper. Pic by Dickson Digital.

Dan Soper’s Ulster warning

Ulster coach Dan McFarland. Pic by PressEye Ltd

Michael Lowry keen to carry forward Ireland summer positives into Ulster

Ulster backs coach Dan Soper.

Dan Soper embracing new coaching role with Ulster

Ulster skills coach Dan Soper. Pic by John Dickson.

Dan Soper’s high hopes for ‘massively important’ Ulster academy

Ulster's Will Addison. Pic by Getty.

Will Addison reflects on his injury absence and future ambitions with Ulster

Ulster coach Roddy Grant. Pic by INPHO.

Roddy Grant praise for Ulster’s Craig Newby move

Ulster rugby skills coach Dan Soper. Photo by John Dickson/DICKSONDIGITAL

Dan Soper says Ulster ‘won’t look too far down road’

Ulster's Dan McFarland. Pic by Pacemaker.

Dan McFarland aware Glasgow trip offers Ulster no margin for error

Ulster's Skills coach Dan Soper.

Dan Soper set to take over as Ulster assistant coach

Ulster's Sam Carter. Pic by Pacemaker.

Ulster confirm deals for Michael Lowry and Sam Carter

Ulster Skills Coach Dan Soper. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

James Hume backs Dan Soper to step into Ulster assistant role

Ulster's Dan Soper. Pic by Pacemaker.

Dan Soper highlights Glasgow threat to Ulster

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