As it happened: Ulster claim URC play-off spot with win over Leinster
A general view of the action during the United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Leinster at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy speaks with Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber
It’s Richie Murphy’s first game since he was confirmed as Ulster head coach in a permanent capacity as his side target a win which could seal their place in the end-of-season play-offs, while Leinster warm-up for the Champions Cup final.
Ulster
23
:
21
Leinster
And that seals Ulster's spot in the URC Play-Off
ULSTER WIN!
John Cooney kicks from distance! Ulster lead by two with two minutes to play
A kicking chance for Cooney! 45 metres out
Now it's Ulster's turn to attack.
Tom Stewart makes up for giving away the penalty by claiming a huge turnover five-metres from the line after an error by McKee
Harry Sheridan replaces Kieran Treadwell for Ulster
Penalty for Leinster underneath the posts. They kick for touch.
Now it's Leinster who are in control. Ulster are pinned in their own 22.
Leinster push for a try. Max Deegan goes for the corner, but Mike Lowry pushes him out just in time
Ulster are now right back in this and playing well. Fantastic atmosphere inside Ravenhill
That was a tough kick. It's well made by Cooney. One point game in Belfast
Wow. Jacob Stockdale injects life into this game.
He intercepts a Leinster pass and Stockdale runs 60 metres to score
He intercepts a Leinster pass and Stockdale runs 60 metres to score
Stewart Moore replaces Ethan McIlroy for Ulster.
Leinster extend their lead to eight
Leinster push over from close range after a long spell of possession the Ulster 22.
That's a hammer blow for Richie Murphy's team
That's a hammer blow for Richie Murphy's team
Tom Stewart replaces Rob Herring at hooker for Ulster
That's a superb kick from distance from Cooney. There's only a point in it
Penalty Ulster - it's kicking range for Cooney
Leinster make a mistake at the breakdown. It's a penalty for Ulster.
Burns kicks for touch - the ball goes out at the 22
Burns kicks for touch - the ball goes out at the 22
