Ulster head coach Richie Murphy said his side are "playing matches like they're training sessions" after a 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast on Saturday. Trailing by 21 points at half-time, Ulster staged a fightback, with Jacob Stockdale scoring his second try of the game before David Mc Cann and Stuart Mc Closkey struck to earn a second successive United Rugby Championship draw.
Munster had dominated the first half, with tries from Alex Kendellen (2), Marnus van der Merwe and Dan Kelly putting Clayton Mc Millan's side in control at the break. Murphy admitted his team had allowed Munster to set the tempo, pointing to inaccurate kick-offs and an inability to control field position. He said he was "bitterly disappointed" despite the late comeback.
Ulster could have won the game on the final play, but Robert Baloucoune's pass to Matthew Devine was intercepted by Alex Nankivell, extending the hosts' winless URC run to seven games. Murphy said turnover rates and attacking intent must improve, while noting that the return of several Ireland internationals had not yet translated into fluent performances.
Mc Millan was similarly downbeat, saying Munster failed to maintain their quality in the second half, allowing Ulster back into the contest despite holding a 21-point lead.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing