Well, that's all from a breathless night in Belfast.

The Sharks took the four points, but a losing bonus-point keeps Ulster's play-off hopes alive - even if that is only just.

They will likely have to beat Munster and Edinburgh if they are to make it into the top eight.

You can watch the highlights here, and read Jonathan Bradley's report from Belfast here.

Keep an eye out on the BBC Sport website for more reaction.

Thanks for joining us, have a good one!

Alan O'Connor, Ulster captain, speaking on BBC Two NI: "I'm disappointed with the loss. We came out with good attitude and brought the emotion to the game. The fans were class and they brought great energy. They turned up for us. I want to thank them.

"We took our chances really well and put them under pressure. We didn't get a foothold in the second half. They capitalised on their territory and on the front foot they have big runners and we struggled with that. Fair play to them.

On final home appearance: "It's a privilege and honour I've loved it all and never took it for granted. I tried to wear it the right way It's a great group of people here, they love their rugby. I met my wife and had my son up here, I'll probably be here to say. When I do finish up I'll be a fan, 100%.

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Departing Ulster scrum-half John Cooney, speaking on BBC Two NI: "I'm very grateful for what I've had. I never could have believed it would have went as well as it has. I'm really lucky. It was tough in that I love the fans and love the place, we plan to live here forever when I'm done. It's one of those, in whatever job you work in, I've lost a lot of my fiends in the workplace and it came to a natural end. I always wanted to go out on a high and play at this level, and not slowly dissolve in the abyss. I felt it was the right time to move on."

Jacob Stockdale, player of the match, speaking to BBC Sport: "That feels like one that got away. The first half hour we we cooking but we let them back into the game with their power game. Credit to them, they took their chances. It's disappointing and for us that's probably representative of the season we've had. A lot of promising stuff but we haven't been able to get across the line. We've a couple of games left to squeeze into the play-offs and I think we still can."

Louis Ludik
Former Ulster wing on BBC Two NI

It was a game of two halves. The Sharks were never going to go away. You need to take your chances against them.

Here's where Ulster sit in the table.

Benetton currently hold the final play-off spot on 41 points.

Where does that leave the play-off picture?

It's not great reading for Ulster, who are now in 12th and will likely need to beat Munster and Edinburgh in their final two matches.

We'll bring you the full table in a minute.

Tommy Bowe
Former Ireland winger on BBC Two NI

It's hugely disappointing after the excitement at half-time. There was nothing left on the pitch by Ulster. The Sharks are a star-studded side who don't need a second invitation.

Ian Humphreys
Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Two NI

It was a hugely deflating feeling in the second half. After 60 minutes it felt like the game got away from them. The Sharks were ruthless in the second half.

It's heartbreak for Ulster.

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Was that the chance? Jacob Stockdale comes racing forward and he finds Zac Ward, who is swiftly bundled into touch.

Ulster win the throw but the Sharks push them back to halfway.

We're into the final minute.

The Sharks send the kick off into touch and Ulster will have the throw on the 10-metre line.

It's time to go for broke.

The Sharks lead for the first time with three minutes to play.

The Sharks win the penalty right in front of the Ulster posts.

This should be a gimmie.

Here's how the Sharks drew level through Jurenzo Julius.

Five. To. Go.

The Sharks have it in the Ulster 22.

The Sharks manage to pinch it and it's hammered clear.

Big Kieran Treadwell is the last man back, and he does well to hold off two men and find Stockdale.

H'e's swallowed up but Murphy is able to clear.

Jacob Stockdale has been quiet in this second half but he bursts into life and makes good ground into the 22.

He's isolated, so has to put boot to ball and the Sharks manage to gather it up.

It's kicked clear to Zac Ward, who does his best Stockdale impression and beats three men.

We're into the final eight minutes.

Will the Sharks carry on with their momentum, or is there a late twist to come?