Ulster 26-26 Munster: Richie Murphy says Ulster are 'playing matches like they're training sessions'
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy expressed frustration after his team drew 26-26 with Munster, citing a lack of intensity and poor execution. Ulster remains winless domestically as they prepare for their upcoming European campaign.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Murphy was frustrated after Ulster let Munster build a 26-5 lead before the break
Head coach Richie Murphy says UIster are "playing matches like they're training sessions" as he expressed his disappointment with his side's slow start in Saturday's 26-26 draw with Munster in Belfast.
Trailing by 21 points at the break, Ulster hit back as Jacob Stockdale scored his second try of the game before David McCann and Stuart McCloskey struck to earn a second successive United Rugby Championship draw.
Having opened the campaign with a home defeat by Edinburgh and a 33-33 draw in Glasgow, Murphy's side remain winless on the domestic front before starting their European campaign next week.
"We're still very much in the early part of the season. We've got three our four players coming back in for their first games this weekend," said Murphy.
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