Clermont 53-14 Ulster (result)
French side run in seven tries to claim semi-final spot
FT: Clermont Auvergne 53-14 Ulster
That is all from us as Ulster exit the Challenge Cup after a chastising defeat against Clermont, who put on a superb second half showing to seal their progress to the semi-finals.
You can read the report from the game here.
Thaks for joining us, goodbye.
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Chris Henry
Former Ulster & Ireland flanker on BBC Sounds
A different Clermont and different Ulster side came out in that second half.
Clermont put in a really comprehensive second half and that is a really tough result to take, especially as we knew how good of a chance it was for Ulster to win silverware, but it wasn't their day today.
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Tony McWhirter
1999 Ulster European Cup winner on BBC Sounds
I think it was a game too far for Ulster after a few tough away games recently.
That second half we got bullied and battered, we missed our big physical men.
Image source, Getty ImagesClermont Auvergne 53-14 Ulster
Clermont seal their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals after a clinical second half showing in France.
Ulster couldn't get to grips when the French side increased the intensity and were simply outclassed in that second period as their long wait for a trophy continues.
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Joris Jurand
The icing on the cake for Clermont, as replacement Joris Jurand's try takes them past the 50-point mark after a relentless second half display.
That makes it 33 unanswered points in the second half, as Bautista Delguy is off-target with the conversion.
Clermont Auvergne 48-14 Ulster
Ulster have had a number of attempts to get on the scoreboard again for the first time in what feels like forever, but they are repelled by a combination of good Clermont defending and poor handling errors.
It has been a really tough second half for Richie Murphy's team.
Peceli Yato
Another try for Clermont, who are not taking their foot off the pedal.
After coming close to get over but falling short, the ball is worked to Peceli Yato, who takes replacement Scott Wilson over the line with him as he surges over.
Bautista Delguy converts and this is set to be a long and painful last 10 minutes for Ulster now.
Rob Simmons
Clermont are running riot now as Ulster's lineout woes are once again exposed.
The home side move the ball patiently after winning the lineout before it is worked to Rob Simmons to dart over.
Anthony Belleau's conversion takes the French side over the 40-point mark.
Pita-Gus Sowakula
Is that the try that sends Ulster crashing out of the Challenge Cup?
They are powerless to prevent Pita-Gus Sowakula from crossing after a powerful driving maul from the French side.
Anthony Belleau, as he has done for most of the day, slots home the conversion.
The noise levels in the stadium have gone up a level, the fans sense that a semi-final place is within Clermont's reach.
Ulster haven't got going in the second half.
Clermont Auvergne 27-14 Ulster
The bad news keeps coming as Steven Kitshoff, who had been an impressive performer today, also suffers an injury and is forced off.
The experienced Andrew Warwick is on in his place.
Clermont Auvergne 27-14 Ulster
Nick Timoney, the scorer of Ulster's two tries has limped off which is another blow for the visitors. He is replaced by Matty Rea as they look for a route back into the game.
Clermont Auvergne 27-14 Ulster
Ulster have failed to gain much territory in the Clermont 22 in a slow start to this second half.
Alex Newsome
What a try!
Alex Newsome races over and touches down after some swift interchanges of passes down the left flank.
Anthony Belleau makes amends for his last wayward kick as he nails the conversion.
That is what they deserve after a bright start to the second half.
Clermont Auvergne 20-14 Ulster
Anthony Belleau is uncharacteristically off target for Clermont as he misses the conversion from an early penalty for the hosts.
Clermont Auvergne 20-14 Ulster
A third change for Ulster at the break as David Ewers replaces Iain Henderson, who had come into the game with an injury.
Clermont Auvergne 20-14 Ulster
We're back underway in the French heat, can Ulster mount a comeback and seal a semi-final place?
Clermont Auvergne 20-14 Ulster
And breathe.
What a pulsating first half that was and whilst Ulster trail at the break, they have played well and will be confident of getting back into the game in the second period.
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Nick Timoney
What an end to the half for Ulster!
Nick Timoney gets his and the province's second try as he charges over.
The TMO confirms that the ball was grounded by Timoney after a lengthily review.
John Cooney adds the conversion from a tight angle.
Clermont Auvergne 20-7 Ulster
Another change for Ulster as Rob Herring is replaced by Tom Stewart as the clock goes into the red.
Clermont Auvergne 20-7 Ulster
Pita-Gus Sowakula is the hero at the other end of the pitch for Clermont as he produces a superb tackle to prevent Nathan Doak from charging forward.