Ulster Remain Winless After 33-7 Defeat by Five-Try Stormers in Cape Town

Ulster's difficult start to the United Rugby Championship season continued on Saturday as they suffered a heavy 33-7 defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town. The South African side ran in five tries to secure a bonus-point victory, leaving the Irish province still searching for their first win of the campaign. The match at DHL Stadium saw the Stormers dominate from the outset, with their powerful forward pack and clinical backline proving too much for a young Ulster side missing several senior players through injury and international duty. Ulster's only score came from a second-half try, but they were unable to build any sustained pressure as the Stormers controlled possession and territory. The defeat leaves Ulster rooted to the bottom of the URC table after two rounds, having also lost their opening fixture at home. For the Stormers, the win was a timely response after their own opening-round loss, and it reasserts their status as one of the competition's most dangerous teams on home soil. Ulster will now face a crucial run of fixtures if they are to revive their season and avoid falling further behind in the race for the playoffs.