Ulster suffer defeat by Lions in URC encounter
Ulster go down 35-22 to the Lions in Johannesburg as they suffer their first defeat of the new United Rugby Championship season, salvaging a bonus point.
Ulster suffer first URC defeat of season as Lions dominate in Johannesburg clash
ULSTER skipper Alan O’Connor said they were bitterly disappointed to fall to their first defeat of their URC campaign when they were ousted by the Lions in Johannesburg. Ulster had to be content
Ulster battle hard for try bonus point as Lions take full share in Johannesburg
The Lions hit back quickly when Franco Marais was mauled over and had their bonus point on 49 minutes after Quan Horn had knifed through some weak Ulster defending with Henco van Wyk the beneficiary with a run-in under the posts which Wolhuter converted.
Ulster make a fight of it to charge back at Lions in Johannesburg heat and altitude
It wasn’t to be for Ulster in Johannesburg’s altitude as chasing down a 15-0 deficit proved too much for Richie Murphy’s side in a frantic game played in 30-degree heat. To their credit, though Ulster did at least take a try bonus point from the game after charging back into the contest after half-time.
Ulster make their point in Johannesburg defeat to Lions
Ulster fell to a 35-22 loss to Lions in Johannesburg but could take some encouragement from a bonus point on the road in the United Rugby Championship.
Ulster secure try bonus point as they fall to Lions
The visitors cut the deficit to 15-10 three minutes after the restart through Aidan Morgan but Lions responded quickly.
Ulster pay for slow start as Lions hold on in Johannesburg
Ulster 22. ULSTER FELL TO their first defeat of the URC season to a Lions side who were simply more clinical and able to deal with the tough playing conditions in Johannesburg. In
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Ulster appeared to find the early kick-off tough in the sun and at altitude as the Lions scored five tries to get the United Rugby Championship off to a winning start at Ellis Park.
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