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Live Reporting

Glenn Kelly

All times stated are UK

  1. That's a wrap

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    That is all from us as Ulster make a thrilling start to 2024, hanging on to claim a famous 22-21 victory against Leinster in the URC at a rain-soaked RDS in Dublin.

    That is now three victories in a row for Dan McFarland's side after a difficult period earlier in the season.

    You can read the report from the game here.

    Thanks for joining us, goodnight.

    Jacob Stockdale
  2. "We'll enjoy this win tonight" - Man-of-the-match Billy Burns

    FT: Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Ulster out-half Billy Burns speaks to RTE after the game, after a fantastic kicking display.

    "(The win) was a huge moment, we came with a lot of energy and effort in this game.

    "We've come off a tough run and nobody underestimated the task tonight.

    "I have to give a huge thanks to Dan Soper (coach) on his approach to the game this week, he came up with a plan and it worked well.

    "Putting the ball in behind was key with their fast line speed, and it worked out.

    "We're still building, changing the way we play, it's game by game and we need to show improvement every week. We will enjoy this win tonight."

  3. Full-time

    FT: Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Harry Byrne overcooks his kick to touch and the referee blows his whistle!

    phew, what a game!

    Ulster hang on for a fantastic win in Dublin.

    After a high-scoring first half, the second period was all about attrition.

    Ulster back up to fourth in the URC with a six-week break now coming up. What a confidence-building result.

  4. Poll Results

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Looks like people fancy an Ulster win from our poll....can they hold on

  5. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Last play of the match, Leinster attacking but they have 50 metres to go. knock-on from Ulster, it's a Leinster scrum.

  6. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Ulster throw-in five-metres out.

    Stunning kick from substitute Nathan Doak and Ciaran Frawley is tackled into touch.

    But Ulster give away a penalty. Dan McFarland looks like he might explode up in the stands.

  7. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Harry Byrne goes for a 50-22 but overcooks it!

    Back we go for an Ulster scrum on halfway. If Ulster lose this one now with three minutes left they will be gutted.

  8. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Tom Stewart finally nails a throw-in.

    It's all about management of the ball now.

  9. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Ulster fans all gathered behind their sofas now....

  10. All Hands to the Pump!

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Leinster pound away at the Ulster line, they look sure to break the defence, but Jamison Gibson-Park runs out of ideas and flings a speculative pass which Luke Marshall gladly picks up and Ulster clear.

  11. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Into the last 10 minutes now and a rare stoppage in play.

    Leinster have dominated territory with over 70% in the Ulster half.

    However, the visitors are clinging on.

  12. Post update

    Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    The heavens have opened once more and both sides appear to be happier to play a territory game rather than the risk of holding onto the ball.

    Jamison Gibson-Park with a pearler of a kick deep into Ulster territory but Ulster clear....just.

  13. Try Leinster 21-22 Ulster

    Dan Sheehan (63 mins)

    Impressive from Leinster.

    Substitute Ross Maloney with the lineout win and it's Dan Sheehan at the bottom of the pile on the right side of the Ulster try line.

    Harry Byrne is just onto the field and nails an excellent conversion from wide right.

    Game on!

  14. Post update

    Leinster 14-22 Ulster

    "Big" Joe McCarthy really coming into the game this last 10 mnutes.

    The lock is winning lineouts, providing big carries and just now charges down a Cooney attempted clearance kick. Impressive.

  15. Post update

    Leinster 14-22 Ulster

    Leinster trying to up the momentum, but their kicks have been abysmal

  16. Poll Time!

    Leinster 14-22 Ulster

    Still all to play for here at the RDS, so who fancies a poll for fun?

    Thumbs up for a Leinster win, thumbs down for an Ulster victory!

    lets get voting.

  17. Penalty Leinster 14-22 Ulster

    John Cooney (56 mins)

    No mistake from Cooney as we have our first points of the second half.

  18. Post update

    Leinster 14-19 Ulster

    So close!

    Yet another tremendous cross-field kick from Billy Burns and this time substitute Mike Lowry catches the ball but is tackled well five-metres out.

    We go back for a penalty advantage just outside the 22. Cooney to go for the posts.

    Burns back in Ireland mix after tonight?

  19. Post update

    Leinster 14-19 Ulster

    Oh-dear.

    First throw-in from Stewart goes awry.

    Perhaps the conditions played their part.

  20. Lineout Losses

    Leinster 14-19 Ulster

    After another night of lineout mishaps from Ulster, Rob Herring leaves the field to be replaced by Tom Stewart.

    Stewart is straight into action with a scrum in the centre of the park.