Thanks for joining us for what turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable and dramatic evening of United Rugby Championship action.

Ulster needed a result after a poor run and they got it. They made it hard for themselves and were made to work by the Scarlets, but Alan O'Connor's late try sealed a vital victory for the Irish province.

With the Six Nations once again taking centre stage over the next couple of weeks, Ulster are next in action on 22 March when they travel to strugglers Dragons, while Scarlets host Stormers.

Ulster back row Nick Timoney speaking to BBC Two NI:

"They came out red-hot and caught us with a few things. We were happy with how we battled back but they got another breakaway try which stunted our momentum.

"We were pleased with the resilience we showed to come back at the end. It's a very important result.

"It's massive. It keeps our season alive. We've given the fans very little to cheer about recently so we're unbelievably thankful for the support. We need to get a bit of momentum going but we think we can build from here."

Ulster captain Alan O'Connor, speaking to BBC Two NI:

"It'll hopefully kick-start us. We've been doing a lot of good stuff but too much bad stuff. Tonight we showed that, a lot of good stuff but maybe conceded an easy try.

"It took a lot of heart and effort to get back into the game, especially being 12 points down. There's definitely a lot of good qualities in this team, we just need to see it more often."

Player of the match James McNabney, speaking on BBC Two NI:

"It was very tough out there, they pushed us until the end. We needed that win to salvage our season and we got it. It wasn't pretty but we got it. We dug deep, I'm proud of the lads, we really ground it out.

"We're taking it one game at a time. We're not in a good place at the moment so we just need to build week on week, take it as it comes and see how we get on. We're not finished yet."

Ulster with a dramatic late victory in Belfast.

A late try from Alan O'Connor allows Ulster to edge out the Scarlets in the last few minutes.

A back-and-forth first half saw the visitors go in with a narrow first half lead.

However, second-half tries from Callum Reid and Alan O'Connor helped seal an important win for Ulster in Belfast.

What a game of rugby!

Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland & Ulster wing on BBC Two NI

Ulster got the job done, you can see how much it means to the player and to the fans. It's a big win for Ulster. Scarlets put it up to them but getting the job done was all that was needed.

It's over here in Belfast and Ulster with a dramatic win in the dying moments!

What an entertaining game of rugby.

Frustration for the Scarlets and relief for the hosts as a late try seals a vital win!

Ulster have another chance now as they surge forward and into the Scarlets' 22.

It looks promising for Ulster.

They are keeping it tight and applying a lot of pressure to the visitors.

Ulster battering the line but can they make it over the try-line?

Ulster's maul rolling forward but can they capitalise?

The hosts turn the ball over as they are unable to play the ball from the maul.

Frustration for Richie Murphy's side who had the momentum.

Ulster attacking inside Scarlets' 22.

The hosts are carrying in close-quarters.

Nathan Doak knocks it on, but the referee brings it back for an earlier penalty for an infringement at the breakdown.

Ulster kick to the corner and it's a great chance to get back into this game.

Ioan Lloyd is accurate with the penalty to extend his side's lead at a crucial time.

Ulster really under pressure once again.

Another penalty conceded by Ulster at the breakdown and there is a sense that the referee is running out of patience.

Scarlets are taking a shot at the posts...

Ulster steal the ball and James McNabney with a massive boot into touch!

The hosts are off the hook but they are fortunate the ball appeared to spill out of a ruck.

A collective sigh of relief but Scarlets still have a lineout to take deep inside Ulster's half...

Scarlets choose to tap and go.

Vaea Fifita carries close to the line.

The visitors are trying to find a hole in Ulster's defence.

Ulster's currently holding on but for how long?

Ulster under some pressure now.

Scarlets battering Ulster's line with a series of carries.

Can the hosts hold them out?

Penalty to Scarlets in a very kickable position.

Nathan Doak launches the ball clear with a box-kick.

Scarlets have a lineout inside Ulster's half.

The maul rumbles forward before the ball is sent wide.

Scarlets now attacking deep inside the 22.

Scarlets clear the ball but a sweeping backs move is launched by Jacob Stockdale...

But Scarlets intercept it looks like it's going to be a try underneath the posts!