Summary

  • Ulster 20-27 Leinster (FT)

  • Ben Carson try gives hosts early lead but Luke McGrath hits back

  • Hosts held 13-10 lead at half-time

  • Carson's second puts Ulster back in front after Jordan Larmour try

  • Jimmy O'Brien and James Culhane tries seal win for Leinster

  1. Postpublished at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 20-17 Leinster

    Leinster have the lineout and a great opportunity close to Ulster's line.

  2. converted try

    Converted - Ulster 20-17 Leinsterpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ben Carson (try); Nathan Doak (conv) - 56 mins

    Great finish by Ben Carson!

    Ulster capitalise on a spell of pressure.

    The centre demonstrates his power and pirouettes before driving over from close distance to put his side ahead.

    Nathan Doak extends his side's lead from the kicking tee.

  3. Postpublished at 21:00 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-17 Leinster

    Ulster solid in the scrum and use it as a base to attack with a series of carries deep inside Leinster's 22.

    Can they make territory count?

  4. Postpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-17 Leinster

    Jordan Larmour deals well with a box-kick and evades the Ulster defence.

    However, a mistake from Jimmy O'Brien, who kicks the ball directly into touch, gives Ulster a chance to launch an attack.

  5. converted try

    Converted try - Ulster 13-17 Leinsterpublished at 20:52 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Jordan Larmour(try); Ross Byrne (conv) - 49 mins

    Try from Leinster!

    It looked inevitable after an extended period of pressure from the visitors.

    Leinster camped on Ulster's line before swinging the ball out to Jordan Larmour who uses some nice footwork to crash over the line and give his side the lead.

    Ross Byrne adds the extras with a straightforward kick.

  6. Postpublished at 20:51 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    A really promising attack from Leinster goes awry, with Liam Turner knocking the ball on.

    Ulster lose the ball and a probing kick forces Nathan Doak to clear his lines under pressure.

    Leinster lineout and they attack midfield before spreading the ball wide.

  7. Postpublished at 20:48 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Leinster battering the Ulster line now...

    But Ulster win a penalty.

    Great defence from Ulster and they will look to settle things down after a spell of pressure in their own half following the break.

  8. Sin-bin - Nick Timoneypublished at 20:47 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Nick Timoney is shown a yellow card for high tackle which is mitigated as the referee deems it to have been a passive tackle.

    Ulster down to 14 men and will now have to withstand pressure from a Leinster attack.

  9. Postpublished at 20:45 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Leinster playing with good tempo and they now have penalty advantage in Ulster's half.

    The referee brings it back for a penalty.

    Scott Penny is receiving treatment as the referee goes back to check an Ulster tackle...

  10. Second halfpublished at 20:41 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    We're back here in Belfast.

    Leinster making an energetic start to the second period with an attack deep in Ulster's half.

  11. Half-timepublished at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Ulster hold a narrow lead over their provincial rivals at the break.

    A converted try and a penalty each in the first half and only an extra Ulster penalty separates the sides.

    An intense half of rugby so far and an exciting second half is in store with the game currently on a knife-edge.

  12. Postpublished at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Ulster steal the line out and Nathan Doak puts the ball in touch.

    Half time.

  13. Postpublished at 20:28 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Leinster have the advantage and there's another chance for Leinster to attack as half-time approaches.

  14. Postpublished at 20:27 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Ulster carrying with intent close to Leinster's line.

    However, James McCormick is turned over and Leinster have the lineout as they kick clear.

    The clock goes red as Leinster attack.

  15. Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Ulster have the put in to the scrum and will look to make the most of the remaining three minutes before the break.

    Leinster concede a penalty for obstruction and Aidan Morgan once again kicks to the corner.

    This could be the last attack of the half. Can they make it count?

  16. Postpublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Massive carry from Eric O'Sullivan as he sits down two Leinster defenders.

    However, Ben Moxham has gone down with an injury and is receiving treatment so there's a break in play.

    An attritional game for both sides so far.

    John Cooney gets ready to be deployed.

  17. Replacementpublished at 20:20 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Max Deegan has to leave the pitch due to injury and James Culhane enters the fray.

  18. Postpublished at 20:18 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Mike Lowry is bundled into touch after an unsympathetic pass.

    Leinster have the lineout with four minutes to go in the first half.

  19. Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Ulster successfully clear their lines and Leinster have a lineout just inside their own half.

    They spread the ball wide before working it back inside.

    However, a penalty is awarded to Ulster for holding onto the ball in the ruck.

    Momentum swings in Ulster's direction.

  20. Postpublished at 20:15 Greenwich Mean Time 29 November 2024

    Ulster 13-10 Leinster

    Leinster patiently working their way up the pitch but the ball is deemed to have been knocked forward by Leinster and Ulster are awarded a scrum.

    The Ulster scrum has been an issue. Can they secure their own ball?