Ulster Rugby: Who did what 2017-18

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We have a look at the key stats behind Ulster Rugby’s 2017-2018 season. Was it as bad a season as we all think?

Season Highlights

Ulster recorded victories in their first five games including a thumping defeat of Cheetahs and a last gasp win over eventual finalists Scarlets. While Ulster hit a blip in Parma against Zebre they bounced back with wins against Connacht and Wasps. Performances were dipping however as Southern Kings got their first two match points against Ulster while Andrew Trimble and Christian Lealiifano saved Ulster’s skins in two consecutive weeks against Treviso and the Dragons respectively.

Defensive standards slipped as Ulster conceded 18 tries in the four matches over the Christmas period and while this included an away victory against Harlequins, which ranked as a personal highlight. The run of form culminated in the dismissal of Les Kiss after a hammering from Wasps which knocked the province out of the Champions Cup. A thumping over Southern Kings came next before three losses on . . .

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