Ulster lose fourth successive URC game but coach praises fight

Summarised from 2 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 24 Oct, 20:44 · Archive

Ulster suffered a fourth consecutive United Rugby Championship defeat, losing 34-26 to the Bulls.

Ulster suffered a 34-26 defeat to the Bulls in Pretoria, extending their run without a win to four consecutive United Rugby Championship matches. The side secured a try bonus point from the loss.

Head coach Richie Murphy reflected on the result with mixed feelings. He was proud of Ulster's refusal to surrender and their comeback performance, but believed they should have left South Africa with more than the single bonus point. Murphy highlighted the importance of continuing to fight in difficult circumstances.

How it is being reported

• 'You've got to stick in the fight' - Ulster's Richie Murphy reflects on Bulls result frustration but URC performance prideHead coach Richie Murphy felt Ulster should have left Pretoria with more than a try bonus point after Saturday’s 34-26 defeat which leaves his side without a win across their first four United Rugby Championship fixtures.News Letter · 24 Oct, 20:15
• Roller-coaster script now par for the course for Ulster as admirable comeback against Bulls tinged with disappointmentBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 20:00
• Ulster head coach proud his team didn't roll over against Bulls despite falling to fourth successive URC defeatBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 16:43
• Ulster head coach proud his team didn't roll over against Bulls despite failing to win fourth successive URC gameBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 16:43
• Ulster stay winless in URC but battling second half performance rescues point from extraordinary Bulls clashVodacom Bulls 34 Ulster 26Belfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 15:37
• Bulls v Ulster | Visitors bouncing back after first half struggles in exciting URC clash in PretoriaBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 11:45
• Bulls v Ulster | Province begin South African mini-tour seeking first win of URC seasonBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 11:45
• Bulls v Ulster - as it happened | Visitors stage another second half comeback but settle for just one point in PretoriaBelfast Telegraph · 24 Oct, 11:45

In this story: Ulster · Bulls · Richie Murphy · Pretoria

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