Stockdale marked his milestone event with two tries in Belfast, however not the win he had hoped for.
Per week on from a 33-33 attract Glasgow, Ulster fought again from being 21 factors down at half-time however needed to accept one other thrilling draw with their Irish rivals.
It signifies that Richie Murphy’s facet are with out a win of their opening three United Rugby Championship matches, and Ulster’s head coach had stated his facet have been “enjoying matches like they’re coaching classes”.
“You’ll be able to’t do anything than be trustworthy and be up entrance,” Stockdale stated.
“There is not any level in sugarcoating something as a result of that does not aid you get higher.
“For us, it is ensuring that we’re process-driven and never making an attempt to focus an excessive amount of on the outcomes.”
Ulster are again in motion on Saturday as Richie Murphy’s facet journey to Zebre within the Problem Cup.
Stockdale was key as Ulster reached the ultimate of final season’s competitors, the place they have been convincingly crushed by Montpellier within the sweltering Bilbao warmth to overlook out on a primary trophy in 20 years.
The wing missed the ultimate with a fractured cheek picked up within the win over Exeter Chiefs within the final 4, and he says “we’re all nonetheless hurting a bit” from defeat within the decider.
“Equally, we noticed what we have been able to within the cup final yr,” he stated.
“It is nearly placing these performances again on the pitch and I do not see any purpose why we won’t push on and do what we did final yr, and hopefully extra.”
