0:00:21 > 0:00:28Christmas, it was Ulster who came out on top. It is going to be a
0:00:28 > 0:00:33breakaway try and it is going to be Andrew Trimble. Ulster against the
0:00:33 > 0:00:37Scarlets and her top off the table battle, Ruan Pienaar with a 50th
0:00:37 > 0:00:42cap, as they tried to open up a lead at the top of the table. And
0:00:42 > 0:00:45the fans have big hopes for 2013. feeling good so far. Looking
0:00:45 > 0:00:51feeling good so far. Looking forward to getting back to the way
0:00:51 > 0:00:58it was. I am not standing here for nothing. Let's hope it is worth it
0:00:58 > 0:01:02tonight. It is a sell-out. Kick-off is coming up in a few minutes' time.
0:01:02 > 0:01:07Well, what else would you rather be doing on the first Friday of this
0:01:07 > 0:01:13new rugby year? Welcome to Also grip be live, a great way to kick
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0:01:22 > 0:01:25Bringing the expert opinion tonight, former European Cup Winners with
0:01:25 > 0:01:35BRENDAN FOSTER:, Bryn Cunningham and Andy Ward, sporting Christmas
0:01:35 > 0:01:35
0:01:35 > 0:01:39ties and you tyres -- of Bryn Cunningham and Andy Ward. After
0:01:39 > 0:01:44that last game, how important is it for them to get back to winning
0:01:44 > 0:01:49ways? I think BRENDAN FOSTER: Were the happier side after that
0:01:49 > 0:01:53performance. After -- I think Ulster were the happier side after
0:01:53 > 0:01:56that performers. After 40 or 50 minutes, it looks like it could
0:01:56 > 0:01:59have done a lot more and we saw some younger players getting some
0:01:59 > 0:02:03experience, so they will be looking forward to this game and looking
0:02:04 > 0:02:07for a big victory with a bit more experience. Having a look at the
0:02:07 > 0:02:11experience. Having a look at the table, all stuck an open affair
0:02:11 > 0:02:17even bigger advantage tonight. -- Ulster could open up an even bigger
0:02:17 > 0:02:24advantage. Absolutely, and the most important thing is the Ospreys are
0:02:24 > 0:02:28playing zebra tonight, and that could put them back in the mix if
0:02:28 > 0:02:34they win. But also could extend that lead they have maintained so
0:02:34 > 0:02:38far. Ulster are making eight changes and bringing a lot of
0:02:38 > 0:02:45changes and bringing a lot of experience into this team. They are,
0:02:45 > 0:02:50it is another opportunity for Alan Macklin and Lewis Stevenson and
0:02:50 > 0:02:54Tuohy are back in, he will be looking to make an impact. Williams
0:02:54 > 0:02:58is at number 8, where I think he is best suited. And looking at the
0:02:58 > 0:03:01team sheet, the big thing is the back line, where Ulster lacked a
0:03:01 > 0:03:06bit of experience last week and this week, you have got the likes
0:03:06 > 0:03:09of Pienaar and the centre partnership which had a terrific
0:03:09 > 0:03:15game last week has been put together again, and let's see if
0:03:15 > 0:03:19they can develop that even more. big games -- names missing For
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Ulster. Scarlets are suffering even more with injury but there is still
0:03:22 > 0:03:27quality in the team. It is in the forwards where they are struggling
0:03:27 > 0:03:31most, losing around seven players, down to their third choice hooker
0:03:31 > 0:03:35and second rows. In the back line, they still have a lot of ability
0:03:35 > 0:03:39and the battle will be interesting between the windows. You have a
0:03:39 > 0:03:46nice balance between the hard, physical running of North and
0:03:46 > 0:03:50Gilroy, who is fully to food. -- fleet of foot. And Trimble on the
0:03:50 > 0:03:55other side against Phillips, so it will be interesting from a rugby
0:03:55 > 0:03:59purist's point of view, what will win, at physical pace or small step
0:03:59 > 0:04:07for us? Andrew been Pienaar makes his 50th appearance for Auster
0:04:07 > 0:04:12tonight. -- and women Pienaar. How influential has it been? He fruited
0:04:12 > 0:04:17last season, he has had a fantastic season and he is like Cool Hand
0:04:17 > 0:04:22Luke. He showed his experience flashier. The Scarlets on the one
0:04:22 > 0:04:26about him, that was a last-minute kick. -- will know about him.
0:04:26 > 0:04:32just steps up to the plate every time, he is key to the Ulster
0:04:32 > 0:04:36success. The can see there, his charging down ability, he has
0:04:36 > 0:04:42become the king of Europe for that -- you can see it. He reads the
0:04:42 > 0:04:47play very well and what is interesting is the match-up between
0:04:47 > 0:04:52him and Knoyle. He has played 60 times and scored three tries,
0:04:52 > 0:04:57Pienaar has scored 10. He is very dangerous and poses a lot of threat.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00One other South African who is not in the team tonight, an interested
0:05:00 > 0:05:05spectator, the captain Johann Muller, who is talking to Gavin
0:05:05 > 0:05:09Andrews. How is the arm and when will we see
0:05:09 > 0:05:13you back? It has been a tough and frustrating time but it is going
0:05:13 > 0:05:18really well. It has only been three and a half weeks, so there is a bit
0:05:18 > 0:05:21of time that, unfortunately. I'm seeing a specialist on Monday and
0:05:21 > 0:05:25hopefully we will get some good news. A huge night for the boys
0:05:25 > 0:05:29tonight. Absolutely, it doesn't get bigger than this, the two top teams
0:05:29 > 0:05:35playing each other and it is a home game, both of us lost last week, so
0:05:35 > 0:05:39everything to play for. The boys will be really up for it. A special
0:05:39 > 0:05:42one for your good friend Ruan Pienaar. Yes, his 50th cap, and he
0:05:42 > 0:05:47has been played some outstanding rugby this season. He should be
0:05:47 > 0:05:51good again tonight. Enjoy the game. Thank you.
0:05:51 > 0:05:58The Scarlets have only won one game in their last five. Ulster had been
0:05:58 > 0:06:06on a fantastic run. How big airlift would it be tonight -- a lift will
0:06:06 > 0:06:12it be tonight falls to? They want He they put a very experienced side
0:06:12 > 0:06:17against Ulster, -- Munster, but it is now back pushing the Europe.
0:06:17 > 0:06:21Alwyn tonight, Andy? I think so, they will want to push on from last
0:06:21 > 0:06:26week's disappointment and I think they will do the job. The Scarlets
0:06:26 > 0:06:30haven't beaten Ulster at Ravenhill since 2008 but games between these
0:06:30 > 0:06:33two are always close. It is time to say have been the year to Ryan
0:06:33 > 0:06:39say have been the year to Ryan Constable, but first, Jim Neilly.
0:06:39 > 0:06:44JIM NEILLY: Welcome back to a lovely Ravenhill to Mr Constable.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48It is a much stronger Scarlets side than the one that went down five
0:06:48 > 0:06:56weeks ago. Internationals and the second row in the form of to Manny
0:06:56 > 0:07:00and Josh Turnbull and McCusker. -- Timani. To people looking to book a
0:07:00 > 0:07:05place on the Lions tour Jonathon Davies and George North on the
0:07:05 > 0:07:08right wing. A perfect night at Ravenhill, the
0:07:08 > 0:07:12pitches in very good condition and the Scarlets, as was mentioned,
0:07:12 > 0:07:17have not won here for more than four years and will be anxious to
0:07:18 > 0:07:22reverse that trend. Still very much in contention. Out of Europe,
0:07:22 > 0:07:30unfortunately for them, but still very much in contention. He comes
0:07:30 > 0:07:36Chris Henry, the Ulster skipper. Leading out the mass courts. Callum
0:07:36 > 0:07:42Davidson, from Whitehead primary school. And there is a man winning
0:07:42 > 0:07:47his 50th Ulster cap tonight, and his father, the former Springbok
0:07:47 > 0:07:53fullback, he is here, it will be interesting to see how he regards
0:07:53 > 0:08:00his son's performance in his adopted province. Adam Macklin
0:08:00 > 0:08:06returning to -- retaining his place. The Ulster skipper Chris Henry
0:08:06 > 0:08:11leading the side as he has done on so many occasions. Pienaar and
0:08:11 > 0:08:21Jackson restored to halfback. Luke Marshall keeps his place, Darren
0:08:21 > 0:08:21
0:08:21 > 0:08:31Cave is back in and back comes Trimble with Gilroy and Darcy.
0:08:31 > 0:08:37
0:08:37 > 0:08:47The 24th league game tonight for Marshall Gilroy. First against
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0:09:45 > 0:09:49second, second in the shape of when they get into that flow, they
0:09:49 > 0:09:53get that offload in game and are a pleasure to watch. Alston need to
0:09:53 > 0:09:59keep their line speed up in defence and the need to know a fire that --
0:09:59 > 0:10:09or knife. Interesting to see Simon Easterby in the warm-up very
0:10:09 > 0:10:42
0:10:42 > 0:10:45animated. He will need to marshal has been outstanding with that
0:10:45 > 0:10:50kicking out of hands. It is just his judgment. That was a difficult
0:10:50 > 0:10:54catch to take over the shoulder and he is very aware of where he is on
0:10:54 > 0:11:04the pitch, makes the catch, slows things down and put in an excellent
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0:11:20 > 0:11:24jersey by Ulster. If that was against Chris Henry, it looks harsh.
0:11:24 > 0:11:30It looks like Knoyle was the one for venting Henry to get to the
0:11:30 > 0:11:40ball, it could have gone either way. Yes, I think Chris Henry was
0:11:40 > 0:12:03
0:12:03 > 0:12:13Andrew Trimble may have much -- nudged it forward, so we will get
0:12:13 > 0:12:21
0:12:21 > 0:12:31and a pitch that hasn't been used the game with tell quote -- tempo.
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0:13:22 > 0:13:28attention is given to Josh Turnbull. put it up into the air. That is
0:13:28 > 0:13:38enough bad effort at a Garryowen. It was well taken. -- not a bad
0:13:38 > 0:14:05
0:14:05 > 0:14:13Scarlets and there is half a chance probably shouldn't have given away.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17-- Ulster. Looking to kick through on this occasion. An excellent
0:14:17 > 0:14:27highball that was returned and as it goes into contact, you see a
0:14:27 > 0:14:59
0:14:59 > 0:15:03player over the ball and it was a from your fall-back is security and
0:15:03 > 0:15:13certainty and the moment that that the book, Adam D'Arcy put his name
0:15:13 > 0:15:25
0:15:25 > 0:15:35on it and went to claim it. -- the options her before he had the ball
0:15:35 > 0:16:00
0:16:00 > 0:16:10was very alert to it. Jackson lost second to the Scarlets. Ulster to
0:16:10 > 0:16:24
0:16:24 > 0:16:29Henry, D Ulster captain. Ulster get penalised for going over. It might
0:16:29 > 0:16:36have been Williams, I think. All of the hard work was done. The scrum
0:16:36 > 0:16:45was excellent. Send a committed a very straightforward terror. --
0:16:45 > 0:16:55error. Nick Williams going over. Felt he had gone past the ball and
0:16:55 > 0:16:59
0:16:59 > 0:17:09caught up of. The first to opportunity for. SFA the Scarlets.
0:17:09 > 0:17:29
0:17:29 > 0:17:39-- first opportunity for points for Straight between the Ulster posts.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40
0:17:40 > 0:17:50Scarlets are off to the perfect start. Add deserve to lead. -- a
0:17:50 > 0:18:03
0:18:04 > 0:18:10Have not managed to affect its turnover. Tavis Knoyle has been
0:18:10 > 0:18:15told to use it. He has to kick from here. Not quick enough. You have
0:18:15 > 0:18:25got five seconds. Tavis Knoyle will have known that end big as the din
0:18:25 > 0:18:27
0:18:27 > 0:18:37made, -- and because he delayed, the referee well and to the scrum.
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0:20:04 > 0:20:11-- will enter. A perfect attacking turnover. Could Scarlets defence.
0:20:11 > 0:20:19Ulster are going through phases, the Scarlets are getting the ball.
0:20:19 > 0:20:29Trying to release into the space. Ulster going through some phases
0:20:29 > 0:20:36
0:20:36 > 0:20:43but unable to dislodge over the Jazz and Davies was captain at the
0:20:43 > 0:20:50start of the week. We did not know what would happen to Rob McCusker.
0:20:50 > 0:20:55-- Jonathan Davies was captain. It has decided its that the red card
0:20:55 > 0:21:05was sufficient to a trump the disciplinary meeting, so he was
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0:21:55 > 0:22:01and Lewis Stephenson went a bit awry. Mark Anscombe will not be
0:22:01 > 0:22:05happy with these mistakes. These looked to be small, individual
0:22:05 > 0:22:14handling mistakes. McWilliams doing what he does well, taking the ball
0:22:14 > 0:22:24into contact. Ulster Arabic so lateral. Chris Henry does well to
0:22:24 > 0:22:26
0:22:26 > 0:22:32straighten up. Difficulty getting flow and pattern into the game. 18
0:22:32 > 0:22:36Lewis Stephenson in the face, unfortunately. Ulster making an
0:22:36 > 0:22:43enforced change if we look at the work by Nick Williams. Adam Darcy
0:22:43 > 0:22:53has left the field. Ricky Andrew is coming and he plays fifth games. A
0:22:53 > 0:23:04
0:23:04 > 0:23:14a long time to get his opportunity, but he did not get to fulfil his
0:23:14 > 0:23:48
0:23:48 > 0:23:54potential. Not a bad scrum from clever percentage game at the
0:23:54 > 0:24:04moment. They are not looking to over-elaborate, they are kicking
0:24:04 > 0:24:17
0:24:17 > 0:24:27for territory and muscling up Jonathan Edwards and a great chance
0:24:27 > 0:24:27
0:24:27 > 0:24:34for are the Scarlets. A penalty against Ulster. At the moment,
0:24:34 > 0:24:39Ulster are not playing well at all. The man that made the tackle did
0:24:39 > 0:24:49not release the man with the ball. The referee has given a penalty for
0:24:49 > 0:24:55
0:24:55 > 0:25:04up to compete for the ball. They tackle affected can be difficult
0:25:04 > 0:25:14for Nick Williams to get out of the way. -- of the tackle was affected,
0:25:14 > 0:25:24
0:25:24 > 0:25:34their lead. The crowd are very quiet at the moment, but from an
0:25:34 > 0:25:34
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0:26:16 > 0:26:26Ulster perspective, very little to hour Ulster. -- a bit of a let-off
0:26:26 > 0:26:26
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0:28:00 > 0:28:05brisk stuff. A nasty kick by Ricky structure for the Scarlets, F they
0:28:05 > 0:28:11are not making inroads, they have a tactical kick into the Ulster 22.
0:28:11 > 0:28:21They are controlling possession and territorial. Another Ulster player
0:28:21 > 0:28:43
0:28:43 > 0:28:53line-out, and communication had better be better than the last time
0:28:53 > 0:29:11
0:29:11 > 0:29:21from an Ulster perspective. Nearly is inside the 22, so he can take.
0:29:21 > 0:29:30
0:29:30 > 0:29:40Has he got the right spiral? Not De for gold when the player is
0:29:40 > 0:29:46
0:29:46 > 0:29:53running laterally and then goes for inside the ten-metre line and came
0:29:53 > 0:30:03to ground outside the ten-metre line. You could argue there was a
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0:30:48 > 0:30:57terms of where they should be the Scarlets. Gets a pat on the
0:30:57 > 0:31:04head from his skipper Chris Henry. Penalised for bending inwards. And
0:31:04 > 0:31:08of course, he is pleading his innocence. I am sure Ulster will
0:31:08 > 0:31:11welcome the respite of being in their own territory and the chance
0:31:11 > 0:31:14to post three points, and square up the scoreboard and they will
0:31:14 > 0:31:20certainly hope the next 20 minutes is more in their favour than the
0:31:20 > 0:31:30first 20. It has been a pretty ugly start by this Ulster side. They
0:31:30 > 0:32:04
0:32:04 > 0:32:14have lost two of the last three - run Pienaar would sit between the
0:32:14 > 0:32:15
0:32:15 > 0:32:18opposition's hosts. That puts it impose themselves on the Scarlets
0:32:19 > 0:32:23team because they haven't had that vital possession. They have
0:32:23 > 0:32:29responded with a penalty, kicked by Pienaar, but the Scarlets they will
0:32:29 > 0:32:39be making a replacement. Johnathan Edwards is going off. More on that
0:32:39 > 0:32:39
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0:34:02 > 0:34:12Dan Tuohy has ripped it away, the referee is playing advantage to the
0:34:12 > 0:34:39
0:34:39 > 0:34:49wonderful stuff from Alan Thomas. What a game this is a turning out
0:34:49 > 0:34:59
0:34:59 > 0:35:04Henry in the tackle. And the referee will bring them back, the
0:35:04 > 0:35:08scholars not getting any advantage. And I can pause for breath. What a
0:35:08 > 0:35:14passage we just saw. It came to live, or triggered by Pienaar
0:35:14 > 0:35:18having a run from deep and exchanging possession. -- it was
0:35:18 > 0:35:23all triggered. Pienaar showing that pace to get out of trouble. A
0:35:23 > 0:35:28number of players tracking him. Keeping the ball in hand, wonderful
0:35:28 > 0:35:32pick-up, Andrews, from the boot laces, and then it was the Scarlets
0:35:32 > 0:35:38who had the opportunity to attack. The game was certainly coming to
0:35:38 > 0:35:41live. Geoff son hit it perfectly that it was brilliantly read by
0:35:41 > 0:35:50Alan Thomas -- Jackson. This could have been dangerous and Gilroy did
0:35:50 > 0:36:00wonderfully well to get back. Tom Court, great Hants. And the skipper
0:36:00 > 0:36:07
0:36:07 > 0:36:17Chris Henry dispossessed in the come on in place of Josh Turnbull
0:36:17 > 0:36:20
0:36:20 > 0:36:30for the squalor. -- for the Johnathan Edwards who has gone off,
0:36:30 > 0:36:30
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0:37:28 > 0:37:38I beg your pardon. Josh -- touch for an Ulster side who need a
0:37:38 > 0:38:13
0:38:13 > 0:38:23touched the ground. Sellers Ulster are going forward and the ball was
0:38:23 > 0:38:31
0:38:31 > 0:38:38on the ground, they get to put in you can see. He is just two Paddy
0:38:38 > 0:38:48Jackson's left. This is all about securing a good ball from an Ulster
0:38:48 > 0:39:07
0:39:07 > 0:39:13can tell from the ground there. Scrum again. Referee saying that
0:39:13 > 0:39:16scrum was inconclusive. If you're going to do a planned back move,
0:39:16 > 0:39:21you want to do it quicker. certainly want stability, so you
0:39:21 > 0:39:24can anticipate when the services coming. All of the players in that
0:39:24 > 0:39:34free rehearsed move will have their triggers for when they need to
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0:40:34 > 0:40:40behind their side. But well policed. Ulster piling bodies in. Holding on
0:40:40 > 0:40:44in the tackle by Ulster. That is great defence by the Scarlets.
0:40:44 > 0:40:47Great stuff under pressure, Ulster attack in that line and the
0:40:47 > 0:40:53Scarlets soon ready well to secure possession. They were just isolated
0:40:53 > 0:40:58for a fraction of the second. Williams does well. Ulster go
0:40:59 > 0:41:04through the rehearsed move and a little half gap for Gilroy. As
0:41:04 > 0:41:14Ulster go through the phases, excellent over the ball from Davies
0:41:14 > 0:41:16
0:41:16 > 0:41:21and then other players backing that and because it was a penalty, it
0:41:21 > 0:41:25will be a Scarlet robe. The last 10 minutes have been very evenly
0:41:25 > 0:41:35poised. The first to 10 minutes were very definitely dominated by
0:41:35 > 0:42:07
0:42:07 > 0:42:17Knoyle has to use it and it is not not forward by the Scarlets. --
0:42:17 > 0:42:41
0:42:41 > 0:42:44the Scarlets. Ulster get the penalty. It was touch and go.
0:42:44 > 0:42:54Wonderful take by Andrew Trimble and then the presence of mind to
0:42:54 > 0:42:59offload that fall. -- ball. And Nick Williams, was he the last man?
0:42:59 > 0:43:02It probably wasn't, hence the surprise on the faces of the
0:43:02 > 0:43:12Scarlets flowers, but what a man you want running at you with 10
0:43:12 > 0:43:30
0:43:30 > 0:43:40metres between youth -- Scarlet Tom Court, who was asking the
0:43:40 > 0:44:06
0:44:06 > 0:44:10Pienaar -- Ruan Pienaar. Six minutes until the interval and
0:44:10 > 0:44:14Ulster go-ahead for the first time. Yes, and little bit more colour
0:44:14 > 0:44:18coming into the game, this last 10 minutes have been thoroughly
0:44:18 > 0:44:21entertaining. You felt it would be a high-scoring game at the start,
0:44:21 > 0:44:31perfect conditions with teams who want to play rugby. Turning into a
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0:45:42 > 0:45:49Dangerous stuff. Couldn't quite get Ulster's play. Scarlets had been
0:45:49 > 0:45:53impenetrable this half. Simon Easterby laying down the law, very
0:45:53 > 0:45:58vocal, and they really have a respondent. Difficult for Ulster.
0:45:58 > 0:46:03If they continue with this tempo, eventually, they will break down
0:46:04 > 0:46:08this impressive defence. Not sure what has happened to Dan Touhy. Had
0:46:08 > 0:46:16been suffering from a calf strain which captain out of the last few
0:46:16 > 0:46:25games. Best kept him out. Something has happened and he has gone off
0:46:25 > 0:46:35the field. Neil McComb is coming on. He thought it was crammed,
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0:47:22 > 0:47:32stretching his calf, but it was not by Paddy Jackson. Not much in the
0:47:32 > 0:47:58
0:47:58 > 0:48:03way of options. Scarlets giveaway dissent. The referee has had a word
0:48:03 > 0:48:08with Jonathan Edwards. He said he has spoken to Emyr Phillips, and
0:48:08 > 0:48:12this time it was Jonathan Davies was the culprit, so not taking any
0:48:12 > 0:48:18backchat. Jonathan Davies was shouting at the referee trying to
0:48:18 > 0:48:25get the penalty for Scarlets. The referee taking objection and
0:48:25 > 0:48:30awarding a penalty to Ulster. this stage of the game at this
0:48:30 > 0:48:40stage of the season when you're playing a second place side, he
0:48:40 > 0:49:06
0:49:06 > 0:49:13Ruan Pienaar. Three penalties for Ruan Pienaar. Ulster leading with
0:49:13 > 0:49:23the minutes to go to half-time. to work hard to establish that
0:49:23 > 0:49:25
0:49:25 > 0:49:35margin. They will not want to relinquish 3 any points. -- remain
0:49:35 > 0:50:09
0:50:09 > 0:50:17referee blows his whistle. An Ulster scrummage. Fabulous piece of
0:50:17 > 0:50:20play by Chris Henry and Lewis Stephenson. The ability to turn
0:50:20 > 0:50:30that ball over in opposition, taking the ball into contact a
0:50:30 > 0:50:40fraction higher. Nobody Hyde going from down to up, raising the body
0:50:40 > 0:50:49
0:50:49 > 0:50:59height of the players. -- lower opening penalty, but they have come
0:50:59 > 0:51:15
0:51:15 > 0:51:20us for a Scarlets. Ruan Pienaar made sure that his Tetra be found.
0:51:20 > 0:51:30-- touch would be found. opportunity to pressurise the line-
0:51:30 > 0:52:07
0:52:07 > 0:52:11out, try to squeeze more. Before Jackson. The referee has blown his
0:52:11 > 0:52:17whistle. There is a man of the occasion that has given all still
0:52:17 > 0:52:22the lead, Alan Thomas put the visitors into the lead. Three in a
0:52:22 > 0:52:32row from behalf Centurion has meant that at half-time at Ravenhill, it
0:52:32 > 0:52:49
0:52:49 > 0:52:54matter of fine margins in a perfect evening for rugby at Ravenhill.
0:52:54 > 0:52:59Ruan Pienaar could not miss. Three out of three to give Ulster half-
0:52:59 > 0:53:03time lead. Scarlets have felt the pain of his boot before and this
0:53:03 > 0:53:12game could come down to whoever makes the most of their chances in
0:53:12 > 0:53:18the second half. Ulster in the lead by 9-3.
0:53:18 > 0:53:22Bryn Cunningham and Andy Ward had been enjoying that with me, Ulster
0:53:22 > 0:53:28deservedly in front at half-time? Probably, two very different 20
0:53:28 > 0:53:34minute periods, Scarlets in controls for the first 20 minutes.
0:53:34 > 0:53:38Offloading very good and Ulster made a few mistakes. Then Ulster
0:53:38 > 0:53:42started to light up and take control and dominated the second 20.
0:53:42 > 0:53:47They had to weather a storm from the Scarlets who were very tactical
0:53:47 > 0:53:51and played for plenty a position. Yes, this is very evident in the
0:53:51 > 0:53:55first half. They are trying to force Ulster into a corner and
0:53:55 > 0:53:59apply some pressure and come away with the points. Ulster have stuck
0:53:59 > 0:54:04to their guns and had been clinical and made the right decisions at the
0:54:04 > 0:54:10right times. It wasn't the perfect first half by either side and
0:54:10 > 0:54:17Ulster are guilty of a few mistakes at times. Some handling errors,
0:54:17 > 0:54:22when there is one estate you do not want to compounded with another. --
0:54:22 > 0:54:26one mistake. That put them under pressure. One of Miss communication
0:54:27 > 0:54:31in an important line-out put them under a lot of pressure, so some
0:54:31 > 0:54:36issues to are run out. We have seen exactly that and that is not so
0:54:36 > 0:54:42much an overthrow, probably and his communication which puts Ulster
0:54:42 > 0:54:48under a lot of pressure. stressed it to their guns, they are
0:54:48 > 0:54:53trying to run the game. They have come out to play some rugby, he
0:54:53 > 0:55:00will always get a little bit of to- ing and fro-ing, but the decisions,
0:55:00 > 0:55:04holster managing to keep the ball. -- Ulster. It is only in the last
0:55:04 > 0:55:08few minutes of the first half that Ulster had been getting the quicker
0:55:08 > 0:55:14ball. That is where we see the big difference when they get the quick
0:55:14 > 0:55:18ball. Absolutely, Scarlets have been grade in the breakdown area,
0:55:18 > 0:55:22getting there a bit quicker sometimes than Ulster. They are
0:55:22 > 0:55:28slowing Cup and Ulster cannot get the game moving. The second 20 was
0:55:28 > 0:55:38different, they got the game going, generating the quicker ball, you
0:55:38 > 0:55:38
0:55:38 > 0:55:42can see they are making inroads into the Scarlets' defence. We have
0:55:42 > 0:55:48hardly heard Joe Roth being mentioned, Andrew Trimble is making
0:55:48 > 0:55:53some great high balls, it is just interesting the way the game that
0:55:53 > 0:56:01goes. Work macro up front, the scrum is under pressure and they
0:56:01 > 0:56:05need to get that started. -- Ulster up front. Ulster are doing very,
0:56:05 > 0:56:09very well and they need to build momentum and we will come out on
0:56:09 > 0:56:14top of this. Nick Williams has been a nuisance, guilty of giving away
0:56:14 > 0:56:18some penalties, but his physical presence has been evident. You have
0:56:18 > 0:56:24to accept that he will make the odd mistake, whether it is a handling
0:56:24 > 0:56:28error or giving away a party, but he makes up for that in mountain's.
0:56:28 > 0:56:33He is fantastic going forward and stakes bears out of the game. What
0:56:33 > 0:56:41Lewis Stephenson was not prepared was the little pop pass. You have
0:56:41 > 0:56:49to be ready from anything. He looks up, he just spots that mistake.
0:56:49 > 0:56:54Better as they've fantastic tackle that was made. He has thrown
0:56:54 > 0:56:59himself into their game, he creates the perfect pass and off loads and
0:56:59 > 0:57:03gets them going forward and that is for Ulster have been stronger.
0:57:03 > 0:57:08Inspiration from different players. He is getting the team going.
0:57:08 > 0:57:12Ulster are very good on front football when they are going well.
0:57:12 > 0:57:18One particular passage of play better lit a brave and hell. Yes,
0:57:18 > 0:57:27we were all excited, great play from both sides, Scarlets starting
0:57:27 > 0:57:33off with some enterprise played. Ruan Pienaar decided to have a
0:57:33 > 0:57:41crack. Good planning by a Ricky Andrew. The momentum is a Forrer
0:57:41 > 0:57:45Ulster. This is where Ulster are at their best. The idea was right, we
0:57:45 > 0:57:49would not be having this conversation of that ball had gone
0:57:50 > 0:57:54and wedge through their hands. Acres of space. This has one of the
0:57:54 > 0:58:04longest assets of player I have seen in the game of rugby in the
0:58:04 > 0:58:04
0:58:04 > 0:58:09last two months. Nick Williams, a bit of momentum. Chris Henry did
0:58:09 > 0:58:14not see this tackle coming from behind. A great piece of play from
0:58:14 > 0:58:19both sides. Paddy Jackson knew the number is and by passing the ball,
0:58:19 > 0:58:29it slows down the play. He looked like he needed a flatterer katydid
0:58:29 > 0:58:30
0:58:30 > 0:58:34it out. -- flattered kick. Ruan Pienaar has taken the pressure of
0:58:34 > 0:58:40Paddy Jackson because he is making a lot of decisions tonight. Very
0:58:40 > 0:58:44much so and he is so cool, he did not panic running out of the 22. He
0:58:44 > 0:58:49cleared the lines and took the pressure off. Very cool, calm and
0:58:49 > 0:58:53collected. He really does orchestrate this team and make the
0:58:53 > 0:58:57right decisions at the bright time and takes so much pressure from
0:58:57 > 0:59:02Paddy and I am sure that he is delighted to have someone at that
0:59:02 > 0:59:07calibre beside him. His kicking tonight, not just his place-kicking,
0:59:07 > 0:59:11but his box kicking has been top- drawer. It is outstanding and takes
0:59:11 > 0:59:18the pressure off the team. He can box kick to the opposite tan from
0:59:18 > 0:59:24inside the 22. -- opposite 10. Sometimes you hit the ball too far
0:59:24 > 0:59:26and it is very dangerous. You have got pace on the back three. Ruan
0:59:26 > 0:59:30Pienaar does not allow those opportunities and to make sure he
0:59:30 > 0:59:35gets are enough of the field to take it out of the red zone. Thank
0:59:35 > 0:59:39you. Time for the Ryder half-time feature and because it is the new
0:59:39 > 0:59:49year, we thought we would ask some of the Ulster squad about their
0:59:49 > 0:59:51
0:59:51 > 0:59:55What to pick up by Tom Court. What a score by the international prop!
0:59:55 > 1:00:05I have got a few New year's resolutions. First of all, just to
1:00:05 > 1:00:05
1:00:05 > 1:00:15enjoy the siblings. Second, never let the what hasn't been to get you
1:00:15 > 1:00:16
1:00:16 > 1:00:26down. And see if I can get # Tom Finding it resolution to sheet is
1:00:26 > 1:00:29
1:00:29 > 1:00:35to stop playing the PlayStation at I don't have any because I don't
1:00:35 > 1:00:42really believe in them, and I also think it would be a challenge to
1:00:42 > 1:00:51keep them for the first week or two, so I don't believe in New year's
1:00:51 > 1:00:58resolutions. You don't need them? Not at all, I
1:00:58 > 1:01:04just don't believe in them. By New year's resolution is to score more
1:01:04 > 1:01:09tries and stop all the backs scoring. And by New year's
1:01:09 > 1:01:14resolution off the pitch is to cook. -- by New year's resolution of the
1:01:14 > 1:01:24pitches to learn how to cook. new year's resolution is to smile
1:01:24 > 1:01:24
1:01:24 > 1:01:28more during games. Her my wife would like it to be that I took a
1:01:28 > 1:01:33bit more care with my weight and my conditioning. -- my wife. I will
1:01:33 > 1:01:41start off with that. Lose some weight and keep myself in better
1:01:41 > 1:01:47shape. If it's possible! I'm glad to see Mark Anscombe scare
1:01:47 > 1:01:51it -- smiling, because he said I portray him as a grumpy. We heard
1:01:51 > 1:01:58that he was going to smile more during games, it hasn't worked, has
1:01:59 > 1:02:05it? It is only the first weekend and he has broken out already.
1:02:05 > 1:02:11is a worried man. Let's hear what the director of rugby's David
1:02:11 > 1:02:16Humphrey's knee is resolution is. What is your new year's resolution?
1:02:16 > 1:02:20It has been a great problems, so it will be even better next year.
1:02:20 > 1:02:27we should take on the first half? The struggle with field position
1:02:27 > 1:02:32putting pressure on the Scarlets. We are probably more disappointing,
1:02:32 > 1:02:36lacking more of the physical edge, around the break down offensively
1:02:36 > 1:02:39and defensively. You can hear Mark shouting at them a little bit. In
1:02:39 > 1:02:45the second half, we will be looking to bring more of an edge to our
1:02:45 > 1:02:49game. First to get a second, it will always be tight and kg. --
1:02:49 > 1:02:55first against the second. It is always a cliche that you talk about
1:02:55 > 1:03:00how you want to play, but we haven't played how we want to. I
1:03:00 > 1:03:05think the second half, hopefully we will manage to put some passes
1:03:05 > 1:03:11together. And Pienaar with his 50th cap, as clinical as ever and we are
1:03:11 > 1:03:15expecting more in the second half? I had only spoken highly of him
1:03:15 > 1:03:21since he came and the former sea has given for us, and tonight it
1:03:21 > 1:03:29has been the same. -- the performances. His Ruan Pienaar
1:03:29 > 1:03:31Ulster rugby's best-ever signing -- is? He has to be up there. I think
1:03:31 > 1:03:35it is probably the biggest difference that has happened over
1:03:35 > 1:03:44the last of our fears, the quality of the overseas signings, it has
1:03:44 > 1:03:47been outstanding. As we can see there, they are going to shore up
1:03:47 > 1:03:52the Ulster scrum even further, but it was an impressive one in the
1:03:52 > 1:03:57first half. Yes, it was going well but to the last five minutes, it
1:03:57 > 1:04:02started to fall away a bit. Johnno Fell is going to bring something
1:04:02 > 1:04:06very different to this and will hopefully give the platform for
1:04:06 > 1:04:11Williams to go forward. It hasn't been that front foot four that we
1:04:11 > 1:04:14want to see and if they can get Williams running in the other half,
1:04:14 > 1:04:18it created overlaps out wide and hopefully it will go to plan.
1:04:18 > 1:04:24Wallace is coming on as a replacement as well. What do Ulster
1:04:24 > 1:04:29have to do to close this game out? Is it about controlling possession?
1:04:29 > 1:04:32It is continuing to play the way they played in that second 20 in
1:04:32 > 1:04:36the first half. They played with the pace and intensity we are used
1:04:36 > 1:04:41to seeing. They were more clinical and precise, which is important,
1:04:41 > 1:04:51and obviously making sure... We can see everybody getting in the spirit
1:04:51 > 1:04:54
1:04:54 > 1:04:58of things. We are not doing that in the studio. Yes, the second half,
1:04:58 > 1:05:02as the Scarlets come out? I think David hit the nail on the head when
1:05:02 > 1:05:06he said they need to kick the ball down to the22 and build possession
1:05:07 > 1:05:11and come away with some tangible pressure. Without it, you cannot
1:05:11 > 1:05:18build pressure, so they need to put the Scots under more pressure.
1:05:18 > 1:05:28is time for the second half. Ulster have a six-point advantage, leading
1:05:28 > 1:05:28
1:05:28 > 1:05:33by 9-3. Let's return to Ryan Thank you, it is nice to have Mr
1:05:33 > 1:05:35Constable back. You enjoyed your Constable back. You enjoyed your
1:05:35 > 1:05:41last month back in your native country question our kit as far too
1:05:41 > 1:05:51hard, you wouldn't have enjoyed it. -- it was far too hot, you wouldn't
1:05:51 > 1:05:53
1:05:53 > 1:05:57have enjoyed it. Ulster making some changes to shore up the scrum but
1:05:57 > 1:06:01Adam Macklin had a pretty good first half. They got a couple of
1:06:01 > 1:06:07penalties from the scrum, so he must have been doing something
1:06:07 > 1:06:11right. Johann fell is coming on. And Paddy Wallace has come on as
1:06:11 > 1:06:19well. There is Pienaar, and it will be Ulster to get the second half
1:06:19 > 1:06:29under way. Johnno fell wearing No. 18. Paddy Wallace has come on for
1:06:29 > 1:07:06
1:07:06 > 1:07:10so it is going to be a Ulster line- chances, a lot more than he did a
1:07:10 > 1:07:20week ago in Munster, when he was restricted to very little in the
1:07:20 > 1:07:33
1:07:33 > 1:07:43forward. Pienaar saying it, keep going. Rob Herring is still there.
1:07:43 > 1:08:02
1:08:02 > 1:08:12this Llanelli defence. Play on says the referee. Pienaar completely
1:08:12 > 1:08:18
1:08:18 > 1:08:21Ulster are where they don't want to be, right inside their 22. It is
1:08:22 > 1:08:25always difficult when you are in an attacking alignment and need to
1:08:25 > 1:08:32switch quickly into their defensive alignment. Thomas has done well or
1:08:32 > 1:08:42game seeking that space in behind. Excellent work to turnover and then
1:08:42 > 1:08:49
1:08:49 > 1:08:54that awareness of where the spaces is. That really does give Fords
1:08:54 > 1:09:02such a boost, when they work harder to get the ball back and his fellow
1:09:02 > 1:09:06rewards their efforts. -- forwards. To get that kind of distance on a
1:09:06 > 1:09:16box kick is unbelievable. He didn't go for a height to make it can
1:09:16 > 1:09:48
1:09:48 > 1:09:53Dayak! What a start to the second half by Ulster. -- Robbie Diack. He
1:09:53 > 1:09:57deserves that one, beautifully constructed and splendidly finished.
1:09:57 > 1:10:03Ulster are now where they feel they should be. It has an excellent
1:10:04 > 1:10:10piece of lead up work that came from it. Ulster stretching it out,
1:10:10 > 1:10:16Robbie Dayak that Robbie Diack was instrumental in starting it. That
1:10:16 > 1:10:26flat for from Nick Williams, he takes two defenders and he can off
1:10:26 > 1:10:26
1:10:26 > 1:10:30loaded and a clinical finish. mistake by Pienaar. It is just the
1:10:30 > 1:10:37flatness of theirs, the defenders are unable, they are on the back
1:10:37 > 1:10:43foot -- of this. Nick Williams, a horrible sight to see, coming at
1:10:43 > 1:10:53this pace at the defence. And some clinical finishing five Ulster.
1:10:53 > 1:10:53
1:10:53 > 1:12:06Apology for the loss of subtitles for 58 seconds
1:12:07 > 1:12:11half. Ulster were 0-3 down but lead referee is asking the Scarlets back
1:12:11 > 1:12:21line to retreat, because it was still the line-out. They haven't
1:12:21 > 1:12:46
1:12:46 > 1:12:48Trimble was well and truly taken out, I think it was Craig Price,
1:12:48 > 1:12:56who kept an eye out and deliberately stepped in front of
1:12:56 > 1:12:59them. They go wide and a high ball, just dropping his shoulder at the
1:12:59 > 1:13:04last minute and it was there for everyone to see, including the
1:13:05 > 1:13:14referee. There is the option for Ulster to kick four-goal and extend
1:13:15 > 1:13:21
1:13:21 > 1:13:31that margin further. -- kick for two converted tries between the
1:13:31 > 1:14:09
1:14:09 > 1:14:16of five for Ruan Pienaar. Four penalties and a conversion. 14
1:14:16 > 1:14:19points to the South African and Alston their leading by 19-3.
1:14:20 > 1:14:29margin may liberate Ulster further and let them play with a bit more
1:14:30 > 1:15:07
1:15:07 > 1:15:13freedom, looking to increase that Scarlets on the back foot and
1:15:13 > 1:15:23inside their 22. There were lots of men outside Paddy Jackson. But no
1:15:23 > 1:15:23
1:15:23 > 1:16:45Apology for the loss of subtitles for 58 seconds
1:16:45 > 1:16:55complaints about the kick. Some Afoa. A penalty to Ulster. Under
1:16:55 > 1:16:56
1:16:56 > 1:17:06pressure, Scarlets working Ulster round. The referee says go to the
1:17:06 > 1:17:06
1:17:06 > 1:17:11corner. With a 16 point margin, Scarlets under pressure. You can
1:17:11 > 1:17:21feel the momentum is with Ulster now looking to capitalise with
1:17:21 > 1:18:00
1:18:00 > 1:18:10substantial. -- with substantial ceiling it all off. -- Sealink it
1:18:10 > 1:18:48
1:18:48 > 1:18:56number 29 Jerez the, that is at eight peculiar replacement, it is
1:18:56 > 1:19:06just that Jacobie Adriaanse had to change his jersey. -- you can see
1:19:06 > 1:19:28
1:19:28 > 1:19:35thump by Andrew Trimble. Just about done the right side of legal. A
1:19:35 > 1:19:45Ulster ticket quickly. The referee says now you cannot. -- Ulster take
1:19:45 > 1:20:05
1:20:05 > 1:20:15squarely in the chest and dropped into the ground. -- hit him. Some
1:20:15 > 1:20:19
1:20:19 > 1:20:29changes made now by a Scarlets. Deacon Manu Cunningham. -- coming
1:20:29 > 1:20:29
1:20:29 > 1:21:32Apology for the loss of subtitles for 58 seconds
1:21:32 > 1:21:39their speed! Knocked over the line, perhaps. It might be a five-metre
1:21:39 > 1:21:44scrum to Ulster. Williams almost got in with his try. A every time
1:21:44 > 1:21:53that a man gets the ball, something exciting happens. Tremendous lines
1:21:53 > 1:21:59from end this evening, such pace. He sets up Paddy Wallace, at he
1:21:59 > 1:22:09brushes aside. The ability to offload the ball is something to
1:22:09 > 1:22:11
1:22:11 > 1:22:21behold. I don't think there's any possibility of that being a try. A
1:22:21 > 1:22:22
1:22:22 > 1:22:32five-metre scrum. With John Afoa on, that could turn into a seven. Scrum.
1:22:32 > 1:23:11
1:23:11 > 1:23:21was knocked forward by Paddy put a squeeze. Deacon Manu, the
1:23:21 > 1:23:33
1:23:33 > 1:23:43Fijian that has come on, a greater World Cup squad on the pitch also,
1:23:43 > 1:23:50
1:23:50 > 1:24:00engagement. -- for the Scarlets Forrer early engagement. He is
1:24:00 > 1:24:05
1:24:06 > 1:24:15unstoppable! We will never know, because he did make it up! Try No.
1:24:16 > 1:24:24
1:24:24 > 1:24:3424 Ulster tonight here at going to the line with some
1:24:34 > 1:24:34
1:24:34 > 1:24:39inevitability. Nick Williams. nice a fellow as you could wish to
1:24:39 > 1:24:45meet, unless he has a rugby ball in his hand, then he is the stuff of
1:24:45 > 1:24:55nightmares. This is the stuff of dreams as far as Ulster is
1:24:55 > 1:25:02
1:25:03 > 1:25:12concerned. A gentle stroke by Ruan Bourdais try! A absolute chugger
1:25:12 > 1:25:22not! The score line that some people didn't think was likely. --
1:25:22 > 1:25:45
1:25:45 > 1:25:55Anxious to get into the act. You can see why they love him here at
1:25:55 > 1:26:20
1:26:20 > 1:26:30by Nick Williams. Ulster started to mix it up nicely, running when it
1:26:30 > 1:26:37
1:26:37 > 1:26:44is on, and just more strength from the tempo and regain his going. --
1:26:44 > 1:26:54where the game is going. A Nick Williams has more than done his job,
1:26:54 > 1:27:22
1:27:22 > 1:27:31and on comes another raid in their Jackson and his 21st birthday
1:27:31 > 1:27:35tomorrow. Also best wishes to Paul Marshall, getting married tomorrow.
1:27:35 > 1:27:45This is the third time in 85 games that Paul Marshall has not been an
1:27:45 > 1:28:01
1:28:01 > 1:28:05that, being a perfectionist. -- Paddy Walsh will not be happy.
1:28:05 > 1:28:15ran flat lines, the ball needs to being the perfect position. -- when
1:28:15 > 1:28:31
1:28:31 > 1:28:41this side of the scrum. Free-kick against Ulster for an early
1:28:41 > 1:29:17
1:29:18 > 1:29:27Christian Phillips, got a bit of pace. His tackle count must be in
1:29:28 > 1:29:57
1:29:57 > 1:30:01puts Ulster right back into the 22. We are into the final quarter, so
1:30:01 > 1:30:05to win this game, the Scala so then to have to get three converted
1:30:05 > 1:30:09tries and a bit more. -- for Scarlets are going to have to get
1:30:09 > 1:30:16to. It is not likely and the Scarlets are looking likely to get
1:30:16 > 1:30:26overtaken by the chasing pack for that second place. Gareth Davies
1:30:26 > 1:30:26
1:30:26 > 1:31:14Apology for the loss of subtitles for 58 seconds
1:31:15 > 1:31:18and it just hasn't gone his way. Yes, quite often as a winger, he
1:31:18 > 1:31:24was relying on the distribution and the opportunities that are created
1:31:25 > 1:31:30from the inside players'. Certainly, he has brought the energy that he
1:31:30 > 1:31:40always does to the Games and the level of involvement, just a few
1:31:40 > 1:31:40
1:31:40 > 1:33:09Apology for the loss of subtitles for 58 seconds
1:33:09 > 1:33:18has conceded. What do they do here? Three points is not a lot of use to
1:33:18 > 1:33:27them. They slotted into the corner. Both teams of the player down
1:33:27 > 1:33:37injured. REFEREE: It is a head injury. Chris Henry, the Ulster
1:33:37 > 1:33:39
1:33:39 > 1:33:43captain. And George North, that will be worrying. The Irish coaches
1:33:43 > 1:33:49in the ground denies looking at prospective members for the Six
1:33:49 > 1:33:55Nations. This is not good for George North -- the Irish coach is
1:33:55 > 1:34:00in the ground for tonight. He seemed to twist himself in the
1:34:00 > 1:34:03tackle. It looks like Tom Court came sliding in as the tackle was
1:34:03 > 1:34:13effected. Totally innocuous, but as he goes to ground, you see Tom
1:34:13 > 1:34:24
1:34:24 > 1:34:34Court coming in and he may be took replacement, Rhodri Jones is on,
1:34:34 > 1:34:50
1:34:50 > 1:34:54a neck injury, so they are going to see how it plays out. The Ulster
1:34:54 > 1:35:04tries there, Robbie Diack first of all and then advanced firming
1:35:04 > 1:35:43
1:35:43 > 1:35:48effort by Williams set-up Tom Court. Welsh international. He has not
1:35:49 > 1:35:58moved at all, George North, he hasn't really move at all. There is
1:35:59 > 1:36:22
1:36:22 > 1:36:27the front four. -- offering to. But they will not be able to do it
1:36:27 > 1:36:37until the referee decides that everything that can possibly be
1:36:37 > 1:36:41
1:36:41 > 1:36:51done for the injured George North for George North. Her there is the
1:36:51 > 1:36:51
1:36:51 > 1:36:55physio working on his new year's resolution. You wonder whether too
1:36:55 > 1:37:00will start protecting some of the players who they think of vital for
1:37:00 > 1:37:05next week's cause. We have already seen Nick Williams go off, you
1:37:05 > 1:37:08wonder whether that is a potential start for him at number 8 next week.
1:37:08 > 1:37:13Lot of positions are up for grabs and that competitiveness in the
1:37:13 > 1:37:18squad has really driven them forward and I am sure it is a tense
1:37:18 > 1:37:24time whenever the announcement is made before the Games. We remember
1:37:24 > 1:37:30the trouble Ulster had with Glasgow in the second game of the Heineken
1:37:30 > 1:37:36Cup. And it now looks like Glasgow are coming back into it, by far the
1:37:36 > 1:37:39stronger of the Scottish sides. Ulster, having lost at home to
1:37:39 > 1:37:44Northampton, are still in pole position in that route, but it may
1:37:44 > 1:37:54come down to having to win both remaining games to get to the
1:37:54 > 1:37:57
1:37:57 > 1:38:02quarter-final, which includes a home quarter-final, so that last
1:38:02 > 1:38:12spot is available for that team who can finish round for a roadmacro 5
1:38:12 > 1:38:28
1:38:28 > 1:38:32and 6 and make sure they get this get a little bit on the cold side.
1:38:32 > 1:38:37They have to go and stretcher bed. George North is on a stretcher and
1:38:37 > 1:38:41they are going to take him off -- go and stretch the bit. He will get
1:38:41 > 1:38:45a well deserved round of applause. It is a neck injury and it has to
1:38:45 > 1:38:54be treated very seriously indeed, but he is getting the best care
1:38:54 > 1:39:00possible. Michael Webber of Ulster is down there as well. The partisan
1:39:00 > 1:39:04crowd know exactly what it is and they certainly won't see anybody --
1:39:04 > 1:39:08want to see anybody pick of a serious injury. It did look very
1:39:08 > 1:39:15innocuous but George North is not a fellow who is going to look down
1:39:15 > 1:39:18for the sake of it -- lie down for the sake of it. Ulster will have to
1:39:19 > 1:39:25think if they can pick up a try in the next five minutes or so, and
1:39:25 > 1:39:35they have three in the bank already, they thought they turn to try
1:39:35 > 1:39:53
1:39:54 > 1:40:03insecure -- trying to secured that is a very well deserved a round of
1:40:04 > 1:40:37
1:40:37 > 1:40:43replacements will have to wait Yes, they managed to destabilise
1:40:43 > 1:40:48that the driving forward and once they had momentum, they were going
1:40:48 > 1:40:51to defuse the situation very well. Tom Court got that on in there and
1:40:51 > 1:41:01he did a bit of dragging and heaving. Could work from John Afoa
1:41:01 > 1:41:27
1:41:27 > 1:41:34as well, who gets the plaudits. -- by Kristian Phillips. A chance for
1:41:34 > 1:41:44the Scarlets. It should have been a try. Knocked backwards says the
1:41:44 > 1:41:44
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1:43:06 > 1:43:14referee. The Scarlets of five it. Ulster's Midfield a little bit
1:43:14 > 1:43:18soft, right at the death. And Josh Turnbull gets the Scarlets's first
1:43:18 > 1:43:23try of the evening, but is it all too late? They could turn of pace
1:43:23 > 1:43:30shown by Josh Turnbull, spot in the hall and the defence. -- a good
1:43:30 > 1:43:35turn of pace. The scholars are spending some time down there and
1:43:35 > 1:43:41then that flat line, saw the space, managed to slip through the gap and
1:43:41 > 1:43:48good pace and power to get across the line. He took the try well. He
1:43:48 > 1:43:51has battled away all evening, Josh Turnbull. Like his fellow back-row
1:43:51 > 1:44:01forward and skipper, of Rob McCusker, capped five times for
1:44:01 > 1:44:24
1:44:24 > 1:44:34down for that try. The angle was very good, he straightened and then
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1:48:26 > 1:48:31ran a great line. Andrew Trimble pressure by Ulster. Excellent
1:48:31 > 1:48:34passage of continuity. Andrew Trimble had the ability to get the
1:48:34 > 1:48:42ball away and once it becomes broken field, Craig Gilroy, no
1:48:42 > 1:48:52better man to have the ball in hand. Phillips, a big man, could pass it,
1:48:52 > 1:48:54
1:48:54 > 1:49:04good hands by Ulster. Ulster going through the faces. Excellent read
1:49:04 > 1:49:18
1:49:18 > 1:49:25by Paddy Jackson gathering them try for Andrew Trimble. Not a
1:49:25 > 1:49:30finger tip delayed a month. -- not a fingertip laid on him. The
1:49:30 > 1:49:40conversion has been taken very quickly the. A chance for Ulster to
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1:50:38 > 1:50:48squeeze a bonus added this. looking pretty comfortable. 23
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1:51:57 > 1:52:05The Jackson! Gave it away. Palace here against -- penalty against
1:52:05 > 1:52:11Scarlets. It is a penalty try. The Leighton Hodges has given out. The
1:52:11 > 1:52:21issue the yellow-card but first. He said the trial would have been
1:52:21 > 1:52:22
1:52:22 > 1:52:32scored had it not been for the infringement. Ulster have got the
1:52:32 > 1:52:36bonus strife. -- tried. Right decision, quick ball, then it
1:52:36 > 1:52:39should have gone to Lewis Stephenson for a certain try. He
1:52:39 > 1:52:47infringes and correctly, the decision has given that it is a
1:52:47 > 1:52:57yellow-card offence. A try would have been scored. A penalty try.
1:52:57 > 1:53:16
1:53:16 > 1:53:22are on paper at the start of the match, he would think that Ulster
1:53:22 > 1:53:32would serve won the match. They looked unstoppable. A miscue by
1:53:32 > 1:54:09
1:54:09 > 1:54:19The touch judge had a good look at Jackson, I am sure the 21st
1:54:19 > 1:54:33
1:54:33 > 1:54:43birthday celebrations would be even holster are? Good catch. -- in this
1:54:43 > 1:55:03
1:55:03 > 1:55:08A great flourish and a great finish and Neil McComb gets his first try
1:55:08 > 1:55:13for a Ulster. You can see how much it means to Neil McComb. Absolutely
1:55:13 > 1:55:21delighted to get that across the line. The floodgates have opened
1:55:21 > 1:55:31from Ulster. They had to be patient and the first half. Neil McComb, of
1:55:31 > 1:55:55
1:55:55 > 1:56:05driving the play over the line. of Mark Anscombe. Doing very well
1:56:05 > 1:56:17
1:56:17 > 1:56:21Jackson strikes it very nicely. Two minutes remaining. Ulster with five
1:56:21 > 1:56:29second half try is very much in contention. Very much in control of
1:56:29 > 1:56:39this league table, leading by 47-10. At very, very tough second half for
1:56:39 > 1:56:39
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1:57:20 > 1:57:24been treated in the second half to entertaining stuff. That would be
1:57:24 > 1:57:34the announcement of man-of-the- match Dominic Williams, what a 60
1:57:34 > 1:57:44minutes the played. Trademark of clouds. Devastating stuff. --
1:57:44 > 1:57:54
1:57:54 > 1:58:04piece of this highly entertaining game. -- this might be the last
1:58:04 > 1:58:40
1:58:40 > 1:58:48set-piece. Bobby dad going forward very well done indeed. Splendid
1:58:48 > 1:58:58finish off by Scott Williams. Unstoppable once he got into that
1:58:58 > 1:59:25
1:59:25 > 1:59:35and his hands. No stopping him. was made. A 30.14 holster. -- a 13
1:59:35 > 1:59:39
1:59:39 > 1:59:49picked up the space in the second half and were by and large pretty
1:59:49 > 2:00:04
2:00:04 > 2:00:10Ulster celebrate another victory, they are still unbeaten at home
2:00:10 > 2:00:17this season. What a performance. Man of the match was a halt --
2:00:17 > 2:00:21human bulldozer up, Nick Williams. Inspiration tonight. Ulster tendon
2:00:21 > 2:00:25at tremendous second-half performance. Credit to the Scarlets,
2:00:25 > 2:00:35who tried to fight their way back into the game, but they were
2:00:35 > 2:00:42outscored five tries to to be in the second half. And Ulster extend
2:00:42 > 2:00:47their lead at the top of the their lead at the top of the
2:00:47 > 2:00:49protocol. -- the aboDirect PRO12. That is what I call making a
2:00:49 > 2:00:53That is what I call making a statement at the start of the year.
2:00:53 > 2:01:00She took the words out of mymac, it was a statement indeed. That is the
2:01:00 > 2:01:05way rugby should be played -- the words out of mymac. That last 20
2:01:05 > 2:01:08minutes was probably the best rugby I have seen Ulster play. It just
2:01:08 > 2:01:16blew the scar on its way. Let's hear from the man of the match,
2:01:16 > 2:01:19Nick Williams. This is your man of the match ball, you have just told
2:01:19 > 2:01:25me you are feeling pretty stiff neck. Gone are the days when you
2:01:25 > 2:01:29can just run on the pitch and not feel it. But I'm very pleased and
2:01:29 > 2:01:33it is a good way to start the media. David Humphreys told us at half-
2:01:33 > 2:01:37time that he had a lot of shouting in the dressing room, what did he
2:01:37 > 2:01:41say? I can't really say anything, but when he gives it to you, he
2:01:41 > 2:01:48gives it to you could, we were playing poorly and we were and he
2:01:48 > 2:01:53gave us a bit of a kick up the backside. What was the difference?
2:01:53 > 2:01:56Did the breakdown get sorted out? It was just individual errors at
2:01:57 > 2:01:59the break down, we didn't win the contact competition in the first
2:02:00 > 2:02:06half and it showed in the second half when we up to it, and showed
2:02:06 > 2:02:11what we are capable of. He go lot of joy at the gain-line in the
2:02:11 > 2:02:16second half. I just wanted the ball in my hands. The last couple of
2:02:16 > 2:02:19weeks, I haven't given the boys as much as I would have liked, but
2:02:19 > 2:02:24they do the job of front and we have a bit of fun at the back.
2:02:24 > 2:02:32Happy days. And real competition for the number 8 spot, how much
2:02:32 > 2:02:35they help is that? It is healthy. We have some depth and quality in
2:02:35 > 2:02:38the squad and it brings out the best in any team and it showed
2:02:38 > 2:02:45tonight. What kind of the message does it sends the rest of the
2:02:45 > 2:02:52league? -- send two. When we can put it on, we can put it on, but at
2:02:52 > 2:02:58the same time, we have things to work on. It is a real test to come
2:02:58 > 2:03:02to Ravenhill and get a win over us. What a couple of weeks look forward
2:03:02 > 2:03:06to, we will look forward to it. Thank you. Nick Williams is the man
2:03:06 > 2:03:12of the match, after just 58 minutes on the pitch tonight. Why did you
2:03:12 > 2:03:16select him? It has that been a hard core between him and Pienaar.
2:03:16 > 2:03:20Pienaar was outstanding again but there was no question it had to be
2:03:20 > 2:03:26Nick Williams. He produced or offer go forward four. You run out of
2:03:26 > 2:03:32superlatives for the sky. -- he produced all of the go forward poor.
2:03:32 > 2:03:37The guise of him and feed off that he -- the guys around him. You are
2:03:37 > 2:03:40a fan. He goes around the box and tries to play rugby, looking for
2:03:40 > 2:03:44that bit of inspiration and due needed from individuals. Nick
2:03:44 > 2:03:48Williams has a bit of individuality and gets his team going forward.
2:03:48 > 2:03:51When he is going forward and getting those little passes up to
2:03:51 > 2:03:55go forward, the whole team comes to light, and that is something that
2:03:55 > 2:03:59is exciting and that is the different between the teams. --
2:03:59 > 2:04:06difference. A few consider reaction from the Ulster supporters, the
2:04:06 > 2:04:11team are back out to see them -- you can see the her reaction.
2:04:11 > 2:04:15atmosphere was electric throughout the second half. From a 40-60,
2:04:16 > 2:04:18Ulster was superlative. They were a little bit bad for five or 10
2:04:18 > 2:04:21minutes after that but they got back on their game again and
2:04:21 > 2:04:25finished it off. You can't take anything away from that, there were
2:04:25 > 2:04:27one or two mistakes but as a whole, one or two mistakes but as a whole,
2:04:27 > 2:04:30the most entertaining game I have seen them play this season. Let's
2:04:30 > 2:04:36have a look at why Nick Williams was the man of the match. A
2:04:36 > 2:04:42physical performance. This is it, his running lines. He is a threat,
2:04:42 > 2:04:47he are floated here, and this guy is around 15 stone -- not 15 stone,
2:04:47 > 2:04:52he is 20 stone and he is mobile. He has got the skills that any back
2:04:52 > 2:04:56would like to have. And the boys really reacted to him, he went over
2:04:56 > 2:05:00and was very dynamic. How many tries as escort from five yards
2:05:00 > 2:05:05out? He is a human racquet ball from there. -- how many tries has
2:05:05 > 2:05:09he scored. Constantly looking to offload as well, he is not just
2:05:09 > 2:05:12going to the deck. He is offloading the ball and the more these guys
2:05:12 > 2:05:16play with him, the more they know he they have to be looking for him.
2:05:16 > 2:05:19he they have to be looking for him. It is expecting the unexpected.
2:05:19 > 2:05:22Let's pause there for a moment and hear from the Ulster coach Mark
2:05:22 > 2:05:26Anscombe. Nick Williams tells us we cannot
2:05:26 > 2:05:31repeat what she said at half-time, can you give us a cleaner version?
2:05:31 > 2:05:34-- what you said. Just that we were flat at half-time, there was no
2:05:34 > 2:05:38accuracy, we were poor at the break down and we couldn't build any
2:05:38 > 2:05:45pressure. It was getting turned over every time we went into
2:05:45 > 2:05:48contact. Some guys have had a week off, this a bit more, and it takes
2:05:48 > 2:05:53longer to get them back and running again and it was a very flat first
2:05:53 > 2:05:58half. The second half, was that as good a half have rugby as you have
2:05:58 > 2:06:01seen this year from your team? -- of rugby. No, there were good
2:06:01 > 2:06:05aspects but there were other aspects we win it be better. I'm
2:06:05 > 2:06:09really happy with the win and getting the bonus point against
2:06:09 > 2:06:12them, because you don't do that often against the Scots, but it is
2:06:13 > 2:06:16a lazy try that we gave them against the end -- against the
2:06:16 > 2:06:20Scarlets. Maybe I should be enjoying the win, but it was bad
2:06:20 > 2:06:25defence and at different stages, it was soft today. Glasgow next week
2:06:25 > 2:06:30is going to be tough and we can't afford to do that again. What you
2:06:30 > 2:06:35take out of that tonight? The fact is, we have got some injuries, so
2:06:35 > 2:06:44we have to look at how that is but we have a two tough games and we
2:06:44 > 2:06:47are going to have to be very good with set pieces, but the breakdown
2:06:47 > 2:06:51were today was very shabby and Glasgow are very good in that area,
2:06:51 > 2:06:55so if we don't get that sorted out, we will be in trouble. Thank you
2:06:55 > 2:07:00for your time. He is quite endearing, because he's
2:07:00 > 2:07:05never really that habit. He has a little Tintin his eye, he is trying
2:07:05 > 2:07:09to restrain himself but he is fantastic -- it in his eye. From
2:07:09 > 2:07:12the perspective of a supporter of Ulster rugby, he is striving for
2:07:12 > 2:07:16more, he wants the best for the steam and that is infectious within
2:07:16 > 2:07:20steam and that is infectious within this camp. Inside, he has got to be
2:07:20 > 2:07:23thrilled. Have a look at some of these tries in the second half.
2:07:23 > 2:07:28Robbie Diack, who has been in a great vein of form, getting the
2:07:28 > 2:07:34first one. The build-up to a lot of these tries was fantastic. Afoa
2:07:34 > 2:07:42novel about a phases, doing the simple things well. -- going
2:07:42 > 2:07:47through the phases. This is good. This puts pressure right on the
2:07:47 > 2:07:51gain-line, he takes the pass well and he has the instant offload. Rob
2:07:51 > 2:07:56Herring getting on his shoulder and it is a simple one for Robbie Diack
2:07:56 > 2:08:03to cover. This one, Jackson with a little bit of magic. That is where
2:08:03 > 2:08:08you have got to get them down. It is right on the gain-line and he
2:08:08 > 2:08:11has the villa sits to deal with that and still offload. The it is
2:08:11 > 2:08:14refreshing to see people looking for those offload but that is the
2:08:14 > 2:08:20way Ulster are looking to play. Once again, great build-up play
2:08:20 > 2:08:25through the phases. That is what it is all about. That line from Andrew
2:08:25 > 2:08:29Trimble is outstanding. He is hitting it at all times, he comes
2:08:29 > 2:08:36from nowhere. If we see it here, he hits a great line but just before
2:08:36 > 2:08:40that, Paddy Wallace takes it from the line-out, he does very well. It
2:08:40 > 2:08:46looks like Paddy Wallace might have got isolated but it is sealed off,
2:08:46 > 2:08:50he hits one of the guys out of the way and then they are away again.
2:08:50 > 2:08:55The penalty try coming up in a minute, the bonus point was secured.
2:08:55 > 2:08:59Credit to Ulster, they could have seen the game of but they pressed
2:09:00 > 2:09:03and pressed and make sure they got the bonus. At so that he, they are
2:09:03 > 2:09:09going for the jugular and really going for us -- absolutely. This is
2:09:09 > 2:09:13what they want. The build-up to the tries. The referee is right on the
2:09:14 > 2:09:18mark, the right call at the right time, unfortunately for the
2:09:18 > 2:09:23Scarlets on that occasion. It was inevitable, it was coming. It could
2:09:23 > 2:09:29have come from anywhere. You can see the heads of the Scarlets were
2:09:29 > 2:09:34down. It was good quick ball. Auster just dominating. Mark
2:09:34 > 2:09:40Anscombe is a tough task Lasker -- task master. He said things word
2:09:40 > 2:09:43perfect but they started to dominate that area physically --
2:09:43 > 2:09:50were not perfect. For staff have bounced back from the defeat
2:09:50 > 2:09:55against Munster -- Ulster. But also, they go into crucial weeks in
2:09:55 > 2:09:58Europe which will end up defining the rest of the season. Absolutely,
2:09:58 > 2:10:02we lost against Northampton here and they bounced back with a tough
2:10:02 > 2:10:05game against Leinster. They are just bouncing back nicely and that
2:10:05 > 2:10:10is what you want to see from your team. When you take a hit, would
2:10:10 > 2:10:15damage confidence? Whistle at the top of the show, the fans wanted
2:10:15 > 2:10:17them to bounce back and they did -- we saw it. And what is important,
2:10:17 > 2:10:20we saw it. And what is important, last week some of the substitutes
2:10:20 > 2:10:24made a real difference and this week, they did it again and that is
2:10:24 > 2:10:28what great about this what this year, there is real impact coming
2:10:28 > 2:10:32off the bench. And not from huge stars, people we don't say that
2:10:32 > 2:10:35much of, because they know they are playing for a place in the team.
2:10:35 > 2:10:40They know it is competitive and they've really hope that they can
2:10:40 > 2:10:41push their way into the team. of you, thank you very much, we
2:10:41 > 2:10:47of you, thank you very much, we thoroughly enjoyed that and as I
2:10:47 > 2:10:55said, two big weeks for Ulster coming Gulf. You can hear live
2:10:55 > 2:11:01commentary of both of those Heineken Cup games. Jim Neilly on