Magners League: Ulster 32 Treviso 13

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After suffering two disappointing defeats to interpro rivals Leinster and Munster over the Christmas holidays, Ulster were determined to make amends this week against Italian side, Treviso. And that they did, after an enthralling first half performance from the Ulstermen saw the team score four tries, and bag a much needed bonus point win.

Treviso gained the first points of the night after gaining a considerable amount of ground, following an Ulster knock-on just 4 minutes into the game. Treviso fly-half Willem De Waal opted for the posts and slotted over his first kick of the game. Ulster 0 Treviso 3.

Five minutes later and it was Ulster’s turn to be awarded a penalty. Ian Humphreys, who made a welcome return from injury, took over kicking duties once again and easily landed his first attempt of the night. Ulster 3 Treviso 3.

Another knock on from Ulster on 10 minutes, briefly placed power back into the hands of the visitors, and they moved towards Ulster’s 22 before De Waal attempted a drop goal which went wide of the posts.

The resultant quick throw-in from Humphreys to Trimble provided the Ireland centre the perfect opportunity . . .

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One response to “Magners League: Ulster 32 Treviso 13”

  1. the mote

    My feel of the game was that rather than see Treviso humiliated the ref in the second half allowed a lot of ruck infringements by Treviso go such as –in at the side– over the top- non release etc.

    Treviso are a big side and when such offences are not punished are well able to retain possession and basically Ulster never really got possession for long enough to add to the points scored in the first half.

    Humpreys had is usually mixed game a kick charged down- blind passes to players standing still- missed penalty to touch ( in the second half) against Treviso thankfully these minor errors remained minor and were forgotten by those chosing the MotM other teams would capitalise the opportunities.

    Given that Ferris was always going to come on to the field in the second half and the nature of the game at the time of the substition ( Treviso playing keep ball in the Ulster half ) Faloon was the obvious player going off the field the more physical players remained on the pitch for the physical battle expected.

    The Man of the Match had to be Trimble who every time he had the ball in hand worried the Treviso side.

    My feeling of the game was that having obtained the 5 points in the first half Ulster didn’t want to lose them and the conditions weren’t favourable to play open rugby to add to the scoreline.

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