Johnny Bell

In 2015, Bell left Ulster to join English Premiership side Gloucester, where his former Ulster and Ireland teammate David Humphreys was Director of Rugby. He was appointed as the side's defence coach. In March 2017, Bell was appointed head coach on an interim basis for the remainder of the 2016–17 season, following the dismissal of Laurie Fisher. As of 2020 he was defence coach.

Bell retired from professional rugby in 2005 following struggles with injuries.

Bell first played for Ulster as an 18 year old. He played one season for Northampton Saints in England in 1997–98. He returned to Ulster and in 1999 was part of the Ulster team that won the Heineken Cup, putting in a man-of-the-match performance against Colomiers in the final. Internationally, Bell made his Ireland debut against Australia on 5 June 1994. He earned 36 caps for Ireland between 1994 and 2003, and played at two World Cups. Bell played his last game for Ireland against Italy on 30 August 2003. He also played for the Irish sevens team, appearing in the 1997 World Cup in Hong Kong.

Jonathan Charles Bell (born 7 February 1974) is a former rugby union player and coach. During his playing career, Bell played at centre, appearing for his native province of Ulster and club side Dungannon, as well as playing in England for Northampton Saints. He also played international rugby for Ireland. As of 2020 he is defence coach at Gloucester Rugby.