Ulster 2020-21: Who Did What?

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COVID has played a huge part in the rugby season, especially in the PRO14. It’s no secret that the Irish provinces are far better funded than their counterparts and the substantial financial gap was evident at the start of the season. Ulster were leading by double figures at half time in 10 matches (8 PRO14, 2 Challenge Cup) this season, with six of them converting into 20+ wins (5 PRO14, 1 CC), three resulting in less than 10 point wins and one ending in defeat.

With the conclusion of the 2020 Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup to be played from October and November, it gave Ulster, who were only missing a handful of players from their side, a huge advantage over Edinburgh, Zebre, Ospreys and Glasgow Warriors whom they defeated with a combined points total of 164-55.

When it mattered however, Ulster tended to come out second best with another two defeats against Leinster as well as poor losses to Gloucester and Leicester Tigers. The . . .

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