Overview
- Ulster Rugby confirmed Rory Best’s appointment as General Manager on October 29.
- In the role, Best will oversee professional rugby operations, player development, and performance pathways across the province.
- Best made 219 appearances for Ulster from 2004 to 2019, earned 124 Ireland caps, and captained the 2018 Grand Slam side.
- CEO Hugh McCaughey called the hire a “landmark moment,” framing it as a move to reconnect the club with its values and identity.
- RugbyPass reports the move follows recent off-field restructures, while official announcements did not specify a start date or reporting lines.