Jonny Petrie steps down as chief executive of Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby have announced that chief executive Jonny Petrie has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.

His exit follows after head coach Dan McFarland also parted ways with the province in February.

Petrie was appointed as CEO in January 2019 and has served for five years in the role.

“The IRFU and Ulster Rugby today confirm the departure of Jonny Petrie as CEO by mutual agreement," read a statement from the club.

The Irish Rugby Football Union Chief Executive thanked Petrie for his contribution to Ulster.

“The IRFU and Ulster Rugby thank Jonny for the five years spent with Ulster Rugby and wish him well, both personally and professionally, for the future.”

"An interim CEO will be appointed in due course while a recruitment process is undertaken.”

Ulster are positioned seventh in the United Rugby Championship table with seven wins from 12 matches.