Overview
- Ulster, which confirmed the move Wednesday, said Dermody will arrive this summer to lead the forwards and replace Jimmy Duffy.
- Dermody joins from the Highlanders in New Zealand, where he served as head coach from 2022 to 2024 before moving into an assistant role.
- He helped the Highlanders win the 2015 Super Rugby title as scrum coach and later co-coached Tasman Mako to NPC crowns in 2019 and 2020.
- A former loosehead prop, he made over 100 appearances for London Irish and won three caps for the All Blacks before retiring in 2012 with injury.
- Head coach Richie Murphy said Dermody’s methods will drive set-piece growth and player development across Ulster’s pack next season.