21:35:
Well! We didn’t see that coming! Connacht completely dominate Ulster and the bonus point puts them back in the Champions Cup qualifying places. Next stop is the RDS on New Year’s Day for a showdown with Leinster!
Hope you enjoyed our coverage! Good night and Merry Christmas!
21:33:
The first Inter-Provincial Derby in the Christmas 2017 schedule sees Connacht absolutely hammering Ulster tonight in Galway. It ends 6-2 on the try count and a 44-16 win for the Westerners. #DividedLoyalties #CONvULS
— Cian Donovan (@CianDonovan12) December 23, 2017
21:32:
@RugbyPodcast – I know Ulster is popular round these parts, and I will nderstand why, they could be an awesome force .. but I do remember a prediction of a big win for Ulster on last pod! Not to be! – delighted Connacht Fan tonight! https://t.co/HG0mXafdzo
— Colm Grimes (@ColmGrimes1) December 23, 2017
21:22:
A full house tonight in the Sportsground. And full of festive cheer! Thank you all for the incredible support once again #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/agfhcGYaIo
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
21:21:
RESULT! CONNACHT 44-16 ULSTER
21:20:
TRY! ULSTER! – ROB LYTTLE! (44-16)
21:19:
No Ulster have been quite clearly second best in the aggression stakes. Connacht's defence has been dynamic and in your face
— John O'Donovan (@j_goddy) December 23, 2017
21:18:
76' Try Connacht. Ulster pressing high inside Connacht 5m line, but throw an intercept pass and the home side go the length with Dillane scoring. (44-11)#SUFTUMLive #CONvULS
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
21:17:
JACK CARTY CONVERTS! (44-11)
21:16:
TRY! CONNACHT! – ULTAN DILLANE! (42-11)
21:07:
https://twitter.com/MikeTheBear72/status/944675610244386817
21:06:
67’ Potentially only a consolation score for Ulster as Craig Gilroy goes over, Connacht 37-11 Ulster #SUFTUM
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2017
21:05:
TRY! ULSTER! – CRAIG GILROY! (37-11)
21:02:
More, more, more please Connacht!! Ulster terrible. Kiss will be gone soon but Ulster fans dont delude yourself and think if he goes things will improve. Rugby in entire province big issues that need to be fixed before improvement at the top level on pitch
— Ormond (@ormondlad) December 23, 2017
21:01:
60' Try Connacht. The home side stretch 14 man Ulster and flanker Jarrad Butler has an easy run in. (37-6)#SUFTUMLive #CONvULS
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
21:00:
JACK CARTY CONVERTS! (37-6)
20:59:
TRY! CONNACHT! – JAARAD BUTLER! (35-6)
20:56:
57’ Ulster get another yellow card for a deliberate knock on given to Louis Ludik, and Connacht score their fourth try through Ultan Dillane, Connacht 30-6 Ulster #SUFTUM
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2017
20:55:
First time #Connacht rugby out number #Ulster rugby in Irish internationals, and it shows.. Class performance #Connacht
— Mike Connolly (@mike32pepper) December 23, 2017
20:53:
What a try and what a game, where is Ulster? Connacht destroying them in the maul aswell as other areas ! #CONvULS
— Paul Daly (@Paullyie) December 23, 2017
20:53:
Louis Ludik goes to the bin
2 Ulster players there now.#CONvULS— Connacht Clan (@ConnachtClan) December 23, 2017
20:53:
JACK CARTHY CONVERTS! (30-6)
20:51:
TRY! CONNACHT! – ULTAN DILLANE! (28-6) BONUS POINT!
20:50:
52' Rob Lyttle in for Andrew Trimble on the left wing. (23-6)#SUFTUMLive #CONvULS
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
49' Ross Kane on for Wiehahn Herbst, and Schalk van der Merwe temporarily replaces Clive Ross during the sin bin period. (23-6)#SUFTUMLive #CONvULS
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
20:47:
A beautiful rendition of Joy to the World applauded by the Clan. It was followed by Connacht milling Ulster in the scrum #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/OZpgVrS1yE
— Oisin Langan (@oisinlangan) December 23, 2017
20:46:
46' Adam McBurney in for John Andrew at hooker.
Prop Andy Warwick sent to sin bin shortly after, as Ulster defence penalised for repeated infractions.
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
20:44:
47’ Ulster prop Andy Warwick gets a yellow card for repeated infringements and Jack Carty sends over another penalty, Connacht 23-6 Ulster #SUFTUM
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2017
20:42:
PENALTY! CONNACHT! JACK CARTY SCORES! (23-6)
20:35:
CON kick off 2nd half
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:30:
https://twitter.com/RugbyConnacht_/status/944665831232983045
20:22:
Connacht were absolutely brilliant that first half. Look far more up for the match compared to Ulster. Ulster still on the bus @RugbyConnacht_ @RugbyUlster_ #CONvULS
— Matt Cassidy (@Cass_maitias) December 23, 2017
20:21:
HALF-TIME! CONNACHT 20-6 ULSTER
20:20:
39 | PENALTY CONNACHT – Carty slightly left of the posts 15m out – CON 20 ULS 6 #CONvULS
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:19:
PENALTY! CONNACHT! – JACK CARTY SCORES! (20-6)
20:19:
ACTION REPLAY | @Tiernanoh11 scores our third try of the game after making a beauty of a run and under pressure from half the Ulster pack. #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/UborwquxA9
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:13:
33’ Second penalty of the game for Ulster’s John Cooney reduces the gap, Connacht 17-6 Ulster #SUFTUM
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 23, 2017
20:11:
PENALTY! ULSTER! – JOHN COONEY SCORES! (17-6)
20:10:
Just the 30 minutes gone and Connacht have already made five linebreaks – Ulster need to sort that out or it will be a long night #CONvULS
— Seán McMahon (@Sean_McMahon89) December 23, 2017
20:09:
ACTION REPLAY | @bundeeaki12 break through two tackles to finish under the posts following a brilliant break from @kieranmarmion. #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/BWMjRPSLpk
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:08:
Connacht playing well but bring helped by how poor Ulster are
— martin (@16thman) December 23, 2017
20:06:
24 | TRY CONNACHT – An absolute beauty of a run from @Tiernanoh11 and he finishes with half the Ulster pack pulling out of him – CON 17 ULS 3
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:05:
25' Try Connacht. The home team gather their own restart, swing play right to fullback Tiernan O Halloran whose footwork and power takes him over the whitewash. (17-3)#SUFTUMLive #CONvULS
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
20:04:
ACTION REPLAY | @EoghanMasterson opens the scoring following a powerful maul from the pack. @JohnMuldoon8 looks pleased 🤗 #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/xovWmvxG4X
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
20:02:
23 min: Connacht 12 – 3 Ulster @JCooney09 gets our first points on the board
— UlsterRugbySP 🏉 (@UlsterRugbySP) December 23, 2017
20:00:
TRY! CONNACHT! – TIERNAN O’HALLORAN! (17-3)
19:59:
PENALTY! ULSTER! JOHN COONEY SCORES! (12-3)
19:57:
Game has started to settle. Connacht holding of a few Ulster attacks. #CONvULS
— The 2nd Row (@the2ndRow) December 23, 2017
19:49:
What a great try, Ulster well of the pace in this game. Connacht finding the 5th gear they traditionally save for the InterPro games. #CONvULS #PRO14
— Killian Byrne (@killianbyrne) December 23, 2017
19:48:
The Connacht intensity is huge so far really keeping Ulster on the back foot. How long can we keep it up?? #CONvULS
— The 2nd Row (@the2ndRow) December 23, 2017
19:46:
8 | TRY CONNACHT – Great break by Marmo to Bundee who gets in under the posts – Carty taps over the conv – CON 12 ULS 0 #CONvULS
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
19:45:
JACK CARTY CONVERTS! (12-0)
19:44:
TRY! CONNACHT! – BUNDEE AKI! (10-0)
19:43:
Connacht maul tearing Ulster apart. Lovely adjustment into straight line and when you’re marching it’s so hard to stop #CONvULS
— All Things Oval (@rugbyreview18) December 23, 2017
19:42:
https://twitter.com/AonghusOMaicin/status/944654023151489025
19:41:
4 | TRY CONNACHT – Eogahan Masterson from a rolling maul – the crowd are gone crazy – now silence for the conv – Its gone slightly wide – CON 5 ULS 0 #CONvULS
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
19:40:
.@darrencave13 leads the team out on the occasion of his 200th cap 👏 pic.twitter.com/SdRDZCvgMY
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
19:38:
TRY! CONNACHT! – EOGHAN MASTERSON! (5-0!)
19:36:
Teams out. Ulster to kick off Let's go Connacht#CONvULS #StrongerInGreen #FURU pic.twitter.com/8Epm35PlY0
— The 2nd Row (@the2ndRow) December 23, 2017
19:04:
30 mins to Kick off – crowd pouring into the Sportsground #CONvULS pic.twitter.com/HowBtKrMwm
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) December 23, 2017
18:51:
Change in the Ulster lineup…
Matty Dalton ruled out with throat infection. Clive Ross comes into starting team at flanker with Iain Henderson shifting to the second row. Greg Jones added to the replacements. #CONvULS #SUFTUMLive pic.twitter.com/GMcH8bQwMi
— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) December 23, 2017
18:39:
It’s now confirmed that Ulster lock Matthew Dalton is OUT of tonight’s game against Connacht #CONvULS
— Adam McKendry (@admckendry) December 23, 2017
18:35:
Welcome to our LIVE! Match Tracker for tonight’s Guinness PRO14 game in Galway. Connacht are looking for a fifth consecutive home victory in all competitions and a chance to move into the Champions Cup qualification spots in Conference A.
