Forwards coach Roddy Grant to depart Ulster

After five years with the province, Roddy Grant is to leave his role as Ulster forwards coach.

The Botswana-born former professional player was responsible for blooding a new generation of homegrown forwards coming through the province's player pathway.

Paying tribute to the work done by Grant, Ulster 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."

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."

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