Ulster 2015/16

[simonokeeffe]

Ulster lucky to be only 10-3 down against the Ospreys approaching half-time

and now they're 17-3 down. abysmal stuff

The defence is poor, outside defender constantly biting in. L Marshall getting his customary howlers in.

[Dave Cahill]

They are dreadful. And dreadfully dumb too.

[Dave Cahill]

...and dreadfully unlucky to boot

[cormac]

Olding stretchered off less than a minute after coming on

[darkside lighteside]

Embarrassing

[simonokeeffe]

Gibbes has a lot of shouting to do

[brenno]

Not too much for Ulster to take from that - awful. Stockdale looked good though

[Ruckedtobits]

Not too much for Ulster to take from that - awful. Stockdale looked good though

Still don't think so. Huge natural abilities of pace and physique but plays for himself. Should have offlaoded twice on that break where Piutau put him away and Ulster would have been back in the game. Took try well but it didn'tinvolve any interaction with team mates.

Overall Ulster were very poor and look de-motivated and badly coached. It would be great to get them at knock-out stage but no chance now. Their Season is over.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I know what you mean RTB but he's incredibly dangerous on the ball and seems to have a real appetite to make the difference. There's things to iron out and he needs to find his position but the talent is definitely there. I had some of your concerns at 20's level but have generally been really impressed with him this season. Playing in a poor team too, the new coaches next year could improve those flaws, as could a trip to the US and Japan.

[leinsterforever]

Not too much for Ulster to take from that - awful. Stockdale looked good though

Still don't think so. Huge natural abilities of pace and physique but plays for himself. Should have offlaoded twice on that break where Piutau put him away and Ulster would have been back in the game. Took try well but it didn'tinvolve any interaction with team mates.

Overall Ulster were very poor and look de-motivated and badly coached. It would be great to get them at knock-out stage but no chance now. Their Season is over.

Wouldn't have formed that opinion about him myself. When Piutau kicked ahead late on Stockdale passed to him when it was maybe on for him to have a cut himself

[Ruckedtobits]

I know what you mean RTB but he's incredibly dangerous on the ball and seems to have a real appetite to make the difference. There's things to iron out and he needs to find his position but the talent is definitely there. I had some of your concerns at 20's level but have generally been really impressed with him this season. Playing in a poor team too, the new coaches next year could improve those flaws, as could a trip to the US and Japan.

Certainly hope so because that combination of size and pace is ideal. Agree that a trip on Summer Tour with Coaches and players who will work to improve him and give him some home truths about teamwork would be useful.

[rooster]

Gibbes has a lot of shouting to do

He could start by shouting that Kiss needs to go as he is useless and unworkable with as a boss.

[Flash Gordon]

Gibbes has a lot of shouting to do

He could start by shouting that Kiss needs to go as he is useless and unworkable with as a boss.

His defensive systems won Ireland the 6 Nations and he has an incredibly intelligent rugby brain. Was it Kiss that was the problem interpersonally or the likes of Clarke and Doak? - Both of whom are leaving......

[Oldschool]

Gibbes has a lot of shouting to do

He could start by shouting that Kiss needs to go as he is useless and unworkable with as a boss.

His defensive systems won Ireland the 6 Nations and he has an incredibly intelligent rugby brain. Was it Kiss that was the problem interpersonally or the likes of Clarke and Doak? - Both of whom are leaving......

Never rated Clarke going back to his U20 coaching days.

[rooster]

Gibbes has a lot of shouting to do

He could start by shouting that Kiss needs to go as he is useless and unworkable with as a boss.

His defensive systems won Ireland the 6 Nations and he has an incredibly intelligent rugby brain. Was it Kiss that was the problem interpersonally or the likes of Clarke and Doak? - Both of whom are leaving......

We shall see but I fear Kiss is as big a problem as the rest.

[simonokeeffe]

Is Ricky Lutton leaving too?

[rooster]

Is Ricky Lutton leaving too?

Yip we are dropping squad size for next season for some reason that may or may not become clear

[simonokeeffe]

Is Ricky Lutton leaving too?

Yip we are dropping squad size for next season for some reason that may or may not become clear

Hmmmm
Thought prop was an injury hotspot for you guys too. Academy seems choc full of props
Cant remember who said it here but idea of dumping the ordinary senior props and taking a chance on younger ones with a higher ceiling seems like a good one

[rooster]

Is Ricky Lutton leaving too?

Yip we are dropping squad size for next season for some reason that may or may not become clear

Hmmmm
Thought prop was an injury hotspot for you guys too. Academy seems choc full of props
Cant remember who said it here but idea of dumping the ordinary senior props and taking a chance on younger ones with a higher ceiling seems like a good one

Yip we have some good young props in the academy and also sub academy plus a couple in the underage setups with Ulster and Ireland.
There are also a few potent 10's but the scrum half situation is a a year or so behind with one with promise still in school.

[ronk]

Stringer is available.