PRO12: Glasgow 17 Ulster 9

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Ulster succumbed to another defeat in the Pro 12, this time at the hands of a fairly mediocre Glasgow side with the Scots pulling away in the closing minutes to win 17 – 9 denying Ulster a losing bonus point in the process.

I’ll get this one out of the way fairly quickly and then we can all move on with our lives – at least the match facts won’t take long!

Both sides misfired throughout the first half producing little by way of  excitement. Glasgow slotted over three penalties through Duncan Weir and Ulster slotted over one through Humphreys.

Andrew Trimble and Simon Danielli had a bit of a dash up the touch line, that ultimately came to nothing, and Nevin Spence tried to volley the ball into Danielli’s hands which made me chuckle, but that was about it. The lineouts were a bit of a shambles, with the normally reliable Andi Kyriacou having a bit of an off day, but in fairness the Glasgow jumpers were particularly competitive.

The teams turned round with Glasgow leading 9 – 3.

Ulster did start the second half with a bit more vim and vigour, though they did appear to be getting pushed . . .

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2 responses to “PRO12: Glasgow 17 Ulster 9”

  1. John

    Hi Mote – My reasoning was a more adventurous ball playing back row selection and a pretty poor Glasgow side!

    Happened to catch the game again or part of it on ALBA last night – we were still shite and still didn’t look like scoring a try!

  2. the mote

    I am not to sure of your reasoning for a four try bonus win .

    there has been nothing in the previous Ulster performances since September to warrant such optimism.
    nothing has changed.

    A flat backline with slow ball will never breach the gainline of a packed defence. half backs crabbing across the pitch deny space to those in midfield and beyond. Kicks that go 10 yards beyond the chasing backs and into the arms of defenders offer no threat. feeding static forwards is no alternative feeding isolated forwards is a formula for penalties.

    Ulster are to easy to defend against everything predictable. Musical rugby with a conductor and leader who misread the score. In order to show flair players need time and space and certain players are eating up more than share of both

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