Ulster need ‘honest conversations’ after winless start
Ulster have made a troubled start to the season, remaining winless after a loss to Edinburgh and successive draws against Glasgow and Munster. Captain Tom Stewart acknowledges the squad needs honest self-reflection to address their underperformance as they prepare for important upcoming fixtures.
After drawing 26-26 with Munster at home on Saturday, Ulster face Challenge Cup opponents Zebre next week before difficult URC matches against South African sides the Bulls and Stormers. Stewart, 25, captaining in place of injured Iain Henderson, admitted his own contributions have fallen short of expectations and committed to reviewing his performance in collisions and decision-making.
- Ulster winless after losing to Edinburgh and drawing twice
- Captain Stewart admits his personal performances haven't met his standards
- Squad plans honest conversations before Zebre Challenge Cup match
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Ulster are one of Ireland's four professional rugby union provinces, competing in the United Rugby Championship, a competition featuring regions from the British Isles and South Africa. The team has made a winless start to the season, losing to Edinburgh and drawing with both Glasgow and Munster.
Ulster face upcoming fixtures including Challenge Cup opponents and matches against South African sides in the league. Captain Tom Stewart has indicated that the squad needs to examine their performance as they work to improve results.