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Ulster seek honest review after winless start to season
Ulster have not won a match in the United Rugby Championship this season.
They lost to Edinburgh and drew with Glasgow and Munster, including a 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast.
Hooker Tom Stewart, who captained the team in the last two matches, said he was unhappy with his own performances.
He said players and coaches need to have honest conversations and review what has gone wrong.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy said he was bitterly disappointed after the draw with Munster.
The team begins its Challenge Cup campaign away to Zebre next Saturday.
After that, Ulster travel to South Africa for league matches against the Bulls and Stormers.
Ulster remain winless in the United Rugby Championship after losing to Edinburgh and drawing with Glasgow and Munster.
Hooker Tom Stewart says the squad needs honest conversations about its start to the season.
Stewart also questioned his own performances and said he needs to review his preparation and play.
Head coach Richie Murphy said he was bitterly disappointed after Ulster drew 26-26 with Munster.
Ulster begin their Challenge Cup campaign away to Zebre next week.
- Who
- Ulster, including hooker Tom Stewart and head coach Richie Murphy.
- What
- Ulster are seeking an honest review after a loss and two draws left them winless in the United Rugby Championship.
- When
- After their 26-26 draw with Munster; they travel to Zebre next week.
- Where
- The Munster match was in Belfast; Ulster’s next match is away to Zebre.
- Why
- The team wants to address shortcomings in its performances and find ways to improve.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I don't think I've come to the party well enough
Then I think we need to have some honest conversations this week within ourselves, with the team, players and coaches to see where we're at.
bitterly disappointed
Ulster began the season with a defeat.
Ulster drew with Glasgow.
Ulster drew 26-26 with Munster in Belfast.
Ulster are due to start their Challenge Cup campaign away to Zebre.
- United Rugby Championship record
- Winless after one loss and two draws
- Munster result
- 26-26 draw
- Next opponent
- Zebre, away
- Next match time
- Saturday, 15:15 BST
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