Head coach Richie Murphy expressed his disappointment after Ulster played to a 26-26 draw against Munster in Belfast on Saturday. Murphy noted that his side started slowly, trailing by 21 points at halftime.

Despite a strong second-half comeback, including two tries from Jacob Stockdale and others from David McCann and Stuart McCloskey, Ulster's winless streak in the United Rugby Championship extended to seven games. Murphy stated, "We're still very much in the early part of the season. We've got three or four players coming back in for their first games this weekend."

Key points from the match include:

• Ulster's struggles against Munster's first-half dominance, with tries from Alex Kendellen (2), Marnus van der Merwe, and Dan Kelly.
• Murphy criticized his team's lack of pressure and flow, mentioning, "At the moment, we're playing matches like they're training sessions."
• The team's inaccuracies in possession led to Munster controlling the game early on.

Though Ulster managed to equalize, they missed a chance to win when Robert Baloucoune’s pass was intercepted. Murphy lamented the team's turnover rate and lack of field control as crucial issues.

On the other side, Clayton McMillan, Munster's boss, acknowledged that his team failed to maintain their advantage in the second half. He emphasized the need for accuracy and pressure, stating, "Ulster are a quality side that won't go away."

As Ulster prepares for their European campaign next week, Murphy's focus remains on improving their game strategy and execution.