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Ulster falls to Connacht 15-10 in Interprovincial Championship opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Ulster falls to Connacht 15-10 in Interprovincial Championship opener
Summary

Ulster suffered a 15-10 defeat to Connacht in the first round of the Interprovincial Championship held on August 8. The match was closely contested, with both teams level at halftime. Connacht's strong second-half performance ultimately secured their victory. Ulster's Fiona Tuite highlighted the team's resilience but emphasized the need to improve execution, particularly in their lineouts. Ulster's next match is against Munster on August 15.

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  • •Ulster lost 15-10 to Connacht in their opening match.
  • •Both teams were level at halftime.
  • •Connacht's strong second half led to their victory.
  • •Fiona Tuite called for better execution from Ulster.
  • •Ulster will face Munster on August 15.
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  • 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Ulster 'need to execute more' after Connacht loss - Tuite
  • 9:37 PMBBC Sport — Ulster 'need to execute more' after Connacht loss - Tuite
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Ulster second row Fiona Tuite says her side "need to execute more" after their narrow 15-10 defeat against Connacht in the first round of their Interprovincial Championship.

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Ulster second row Fiona Tuite says her side "need to execute more" after their narrow 15-10 defeat against Connacht in the first round of their Interprovincial Championship.

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