Fiona Tuite, a second row for Ulster, stated that her squad must improve their execution after a 15-10 loss to Connacht during the opening round of the Interprovincial Championship. While the teams were evenly matched during a tense first half, Connacht seized control after the break to secure the win.
Despite the result, Tuite highlighted the grit shown by her teammates. She described the display as one of Ulster’s most competitive openers in recent memory. While she praised Connacht’s backline and the scoring ability of Anna McGann, Tuite expressed pride in her own side’s defensive effort, labeling their performance in that area a new benchmark.
Looking ahead to a match against Munster at Musgrave Park on August 15, Tuite emphasized the need to improve lineout play and clinical decision-making when nearing the 22-meter line. She remains optimistic that with consistent defensive work and better execution, Ulster is close to securing their first victory of the campaign.
