Ulster secured a significant 17-7 win over Connacht, snapping their five-game losing streak. Despite Connacht's strong lineup and recent form, Ulster's young players dominated the early stages of the match. Ulster's defense stood firm in the final quarter as Connacht mounted pressure, ultimately securing the victory.
A massive victory for an injury hit and inexperienced Ulster side at the Dexcom Stadium that brought a halt to their five-game losing streak.
"Our backs were really against the wall," said man of the match Nick Timoney, who scored the only try of the second half. "We've obviously lost a few in a row but looking back on those games, it didn't feel like they were things we couldn't fix. I just couldn't be prouder of the lads, they just showed what they're about. I couldn't be happier."
Murphy got off to a flyer with a brilliant 50-22 after Bundee Aki spilled the ball in midfield. Ulster didn't make the line-out field position count as Scott Wilson knocked on while on the charge. Their lead increased to 10 points on the quarter hour. McNabney spotted a massive gap in Connacht's defence and raced through it. While the back row should have found a team-mate, the hosts conceded a penalty at the ruck and Doak split the posts.
Carty's conversion made it 10-7 at the break to Ulster but the home side failed to kick on after the restart and, crucially, it was the visitors who got the next five-pointer in the 55th minute. Ulster held firm despite running up a high penalty count. Connacht's last real chance came when Hansen's chip and chase was cut out by Dave McCann, who carried over his own try line. The hosts had a five metre scrum but Ulster's novice replacement front row came up trumps by winning a penalty against the head.
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