Ulster's problems run deeper than a mid-season slump as Dan McFarland admits he's 'struggling'

Ulster have struggled recently. They lost to Leinster, La Rochelle and Munster. Head coach Dan McFarland admits his team is struggling. He also criticizes his players' performance against Munsters. He was also critical of his side's performance in Beflast. The team's last European Champions Cup match was disappointing. It was a 39-0 defeat to Sale. Their last home game was against Connacht. Jack Carty missed a last-gasp conversion. Ulster's next European game is in Salford. McFarlan's team lost 15-14 to Befeont.

Ulster are struggling in the URC. Dan McFarland admits he's struggling. Ulster's attack has looked blunt in recent months. They need to get more out of their forwards. Duane Vermeulen is no longer the player he was. They are down a tighthead after Marty Moore's injury. The province have missed the influence of Marcell Coetzee. Tom Stewart is a promising player. But Ulster look like a squad searching for answers at the moment. It's early to be pressing panic buttons.Ulsters are third in U RC standings. Despite their awful start in tournament, they may still sneak into the knockout stages.