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Jacob Stockdale marks 150 Ulster appearances with two tries
Jacob Stockdale made his 150th appearance for Ulster against Munster in Belfast.
He came onto the pitch with his daughters beside him, making the milestone an emotional occasion after injuries disrupted his early career.
Stockdale scored two tries as Ulster fought back from 21 points behind at half-time.
The match ended in a draw, leaving Ulster without a win in their first three United Rugby Championship games.
The result continued a difficult start for head coach Richie Murphy’s side, who have drawn their opening two league matches and lost one.
Stockdale said the team must be honest about its performance and focus on how it plays rather than only on results.
Ulster travel to Zebre on Saturday for their next match, in the Challenge Cup.
Jacob Stockdale marked his 150th appearance for Ulster with two tries against Munster in Belfast.
Ulster came back from 21 points down at half-time but the match ended in a draw.
Stockdale walked out with his daughters, Phoebe and Bonnie, beside him.
The milestone came a week later than scheduled after he was forced out of the team to face Glasgow during the warm-up.
Ulster had no wins in their opening three United Rugby Championship matches.
- Who
- Jacob Stockdale, playing for Ulster, marked the milestone against Munster.
- What
- He made his 150th Ulster appearance and scored two tries. The match ended in a draw.
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Belfast, at home for Ulster.
- Why
- Stockdale reached the milestone after making 149 previous appearances for Ulster.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Stockdale was forced out of the team to face Glasgow during the warm-up.
Ulster drew 33-33 with Glasgow.
Stockdale made his 150th Ulster appearance and scored two tries as Ulster came back from 21 points down to draw.
- Milestone
- 150 Ulster appearances
- Tries
- Two against Munster
- Opponent
- Munster
- Venue
- Belfast
- Half-time deficit
- 21 points
What people are saying
My family are incredibly important to me and it was a very emotional day.
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