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.

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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."

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Tom Stewart finally nails a throw-in.

It's all about management of the ball now.

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

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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

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.

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

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?

Oh-dear.

First throw-in from Stewart goes awry.

Perhaps the conditions played their part.

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.