Jonathan Charles Bell (born 7 February 1974) is an Irish rugby union coach and former player.
[7] Following his retirement from playing, Bell became a PE teacher, working at Campbell College in Belfast where he coached the school's rugby side.
[5] He then became an Elite Player Development Officer for the academy of his former side Ulster,[8] and later an assistant coach.
[6] 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.
[13] He returned to Ulster as defence coach for the 2022–23 season,[14] leaving to take up a non-rugby opportunity in February 2025.