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Murphy 'bitterly disappointed' but focusing on final

BBC Sport · May 15, 2026, 10:10 PM

Key takeaways

  • Richie Murphy's Ulster will be hoping Munster don't pick up a point against the Lions so they don't miss out on the play-offs
  • Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side are "bitterly disappointed" at missing out on the opportunity to secure a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship.
  • A dramatic 26-22 defeat by Glasgow Warriors, who secured top spot in the league, meant Ulster's hope of reaching the play-offs, and the Champions Cup qualification that comes with it, is out of their hands.

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Richie Murphy's Ulster will be hoping Munster don't pick up a point against the Lions so they don't miss out on the play-offs

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says his side are "bitterly disappointed" at missing out on the opportunity to secure a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship.

A dramatic 26-22 defeat by Glasgow Warriors, who secured top spot in the league, meant Ulster's hope of reaching the play-offs, and the Champions Cup qualification that comes with it, is out of their hands.

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