Ulster v Edinburgh Ulster Rugby Live

It has been the perfect start to Ulster's season. On beaten so far,

many of their Irish internationals missing tonight. That gives some of

the new young faces an opportunity. One of the star names his back,

Stephen Ferris. It is Ulster verses Adam Ruck live from Edinburgh. --

Ravenhill. And it is a sell-out. -- Ulster verses Edinburgh. It is

Round 8 of the product -- Pro12. The game coming up live in a few

minutes. Do not forget to look out at have time for the big interview

with the Irish rugby coach, Declan Kidney. He tells us why he's

selected so many Ulster players in his squad. It feels more like when

to tonight. Good evening to Scott Hastings. Great to get Ryan

Constable added the commentary box. Ulster top of the Pro12 by a single

point. Edinburgh in 9th. It looks like a straightforward when for the

Homs de -- for the Halstead team? - - home. Yes. They look pretty well-

equipped. As with losing, winning is also their habit. What is going

on in Edinburgh? This season it seems to have gone horribly wrong.

They have lost six on the bounce. Absolutely. It has been a bit of a

horror show for Michael Bradley and his team. Any -- anybody who

watched the defeat to Munster, it was a mistake after mistake. They

have had their injuries but every team has to cope. There has been a

lack of confidence. Although these teams missing a lot of

international players. -- both of these teams. How strong is the

Ulster team? You take 12 players out of an Ulster team and do still

have Pienaar, Wallace, Ferres... Ulster by far the best equipped.

you think Ulster have too much for a struggling Adam Brett? --

Edinburgh? What is so important about these Ulster signings is they

have raised the game. Jared Payne is playing really well. Back in the

centre tonight. He's used to that from the Auckland Blues. It is

awareness. He has been like a new signing for Ulster this season. He

scored at try last week. We were very excited when he first signed.

We never got to see his form last season because of injury. What the

fitness back he has shown what an accomplished footballer the years.

He can switch between positions. Looking forward to watching him.

Craig Gilroy has not had a lot of opportunity this year. A chance

tonight to shine? He showed what he could do last season. He has the

ability to turn the game. He has explosive ability. Huge upper-body

strength. It is the try-scoring ability, that killer instinct he

has, which is exactly what you want from your finishers. Is Michael

Bradley under a bit of pressure at the moment? I Noel Lee got the

dreaded vote of confidence this week -- he got the dreaded vote of

confidence. I believe he is under pressure. They got through to the

semi-final last year but they have not kick on from that Heineken Cup

performance. There has been no fluency. While they gained a little

bit but last week against Scarlets, they will be under pressure from

Ulster tonight. Stephen Ferris, one interested spectator tonight will

be Declan Kidney. Steven will be trying to prove he is fighting fit

for the autumn international series? That is all he has to do.

Get through this game. When you look at the game plan they will

need to employed to combat the hugely physical Springbok team and

the Argentinians, someone like Stephen Ferris is a necessity.

to see we have a little hollow win flavour tonight. Prizes were the

best costumes. The mascot helping to lead out the teams this evening.

Ulster have been on a roll. Can you see anything else but an Ulster

Victory? No. I cannot. I have seen so little of Edinburgh. They have

not raised their performance. I expect to see a better performance

from Edinburgh but it is up too Ulster. Thank you both. We want to

hear from you on a Twitter or Facebook. Ulster have only lost

once at Ravenhill in 12 months. Let's see if they can keep it that

way. That's John the commentary team of Bryn Cunningham and Jim

Neilly. -- Plett joined in the Brady, one of a handful of Ulster

players on the squad who has passed 100 caps. Tonight playing for the

one run that the 15th time. -- for the 115th time. A lot of youngsters

enjoying this. Probably looking forward to getting back to school

next week. Lewis Stevenson is the only Ulster for to start against

the Dragons. Roger Wilson gets his first start in four years. A few

referees in the world of rugby, as he has been for the last few

seasons. His 80th game in the League tonight. We will expect no-

nonsense from Nigel and he will expect no-nonsense from the players.

Edinburgh get this crucial game under way. A confident catch by

game. A lively start. Ulster need quicker ball. Edinburgh have slowed

Mike pressure paying off. I think Ulster have shown early on what

kind of game they want to play. It shows the confidence this side is

exuding at the moment. They are looking for a good performance

again tonight. They will not want to kick away too much possession.

Ulster won the league games last season, of home and the way at

Murrayfield. -- at home and the way at Murrayfield. Not the greatest

start for the Ulster line-out. Stephen Ferris, as ever, wearing

number six. Nigel Owens does not take any nonsense or backchat. One

of the best referees in the world in terms of what goes on in the

little bit of a shunt. Advantage to the visitors. On the far side of

the Edinburgh scrummage is John Yapp, formerly of the Cardiff Blues.

He played more than 100 times for the Cardiff Blues. Penalty against

John Afoa offer taking it down. -- for taking it down. The set pieces

not going Ulster's way. Certainly the scrum is one area that will be

interesting tonight. Edinburgh have more experience. They have been

around the block. A lot of caps between them. They will look to put

Ulster under pressure. They look to have a major advantage in the

second row Department, Ulster. They of metres out of Ulster's defence.

Slow ball. Solid tackle. Roger a good spell by Ulster. Not a bad

kick by Honda. It has worked out well for Edinburgh. -- Hunter. Well

covered by Marshall. A lively start as you would expect from Edinburgh.

Marshall read the played very well. That is what he does. -- the play.

He got the mark. The first bit of pressure from Ricky and we at

fullback. Pot on the a bit of pressure. -- Ricky Angoua at

fullback. Pot or under little is available. Callum Black has

signed a contract extension de keeping here until the end of the

2015 season. -- to keep him here. Ulster line-out. Again you can see

Craig Gilroy, just how effectively is in a tight space. Marshall took

the right option. Derive has lovely nimble feet, evading a couple of

tackles. -- Gilroy has lovely Well covered and well read by Tonks.

Tonks wearing number 15. Born in Pretoria in South Africa 23 years

ago. He had won -- one game of rugby Leicester Tigers, then played

for the Northampton Saints before signing for Edinburgh. Conditions

just about perfect tonight. The pitch is in very good nick. Stephen

Ferris palling around. Director of rugby, David Humphreys, beside Mark

and scum. Could take by Wilson. -- good. It is all a bit static for

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rarely found his way to the Ulster line. -- nearly found his way to

ground and forced a scrummage. -- a man off the ground and forced a

Marshall let it go. Stuart McInally Did he lose possession? Tom Brown

thinks he has got the try. It is all about the grounding. Peter

Ferguson is the television match official. That looks like a tried

to me, and what a start for There was a mix up with the scrum

that led to that. The Ulster Defence were on the back fought.

Edinburgh it move to beat ball very well. -- Edinburgh moved the ball

very well. That is not the start that was expected here at Ravenhill.

A Scottish side has not won here for nearly three years. Edinburgh

replacement. It looks as if O'Connor is coming on. Pienaar has

gone off with an injury. Here is the conversion from Hunter. It is a

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great start for the visitors. the inside centre. Roger Wilson is

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this. A good response from them. You can't quite see any pattern

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tested by a lively Edinburgh side. -- is really being tested. They are

taking it forward. Play on, says the referee. He has given a penalty

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but it is the result Edinburgh wanted. Pienaar about to come back

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going off and Pienaar is coming back on. A bit of a cart around his

right eye. -- cut around his right direct operations. Likewise,

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injured on the far side. -- there Ulster. Eventually they gave away

the penalty. The crowd are not happy with Nigel Owens. But he is

right on the spot. I think Ulster were slow to react. The referee

showed the ball was ready to be played. The counter Rock should

have happened here. -- ruck. The referee called it right. Penalty to

Edinburgh. Stephen Ferris has not played a lot of rugby. Missed the

last three games because of a back injury sustained in training.

Willie feature in the forthcoming Ireland's International's? -- will

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at the big feller off. -- will he Stimac on the attack. -- Ulster.

Cochran dives! The crowd think he has got it. No, he did not get it.

22 drop out. Chris Cochran, who scored two try is in recent

appearances, very nearly got another one. -- tries. Very good

play by Payne. We have seen him do that a couple of times this season

already. Chris Cochrane has got a lot of pace. It looks like he has

taken the ball over the line. A great attacking opportunity for

Ulster. A very tight call. Perfect weight on that ball by Jared Payne.

Five-metre scrum to Ulster. It was indeed carried over the line. A

little glance towards Ruan Pienaar The referee asking them to do it

properly and asking them politely. If they do not do it, he will

he has to get the ball in. Edinburgh have not got a bad

penalty try! Ulster needed something. Great work by John Afoa

and Callum Black. McComb and Stevenson have forced a try. Great

scrum. Nigel Owens did not waste any time in awarding the try. You

can see the power coming in from the second row. Nigel Owens was

left with no option. Just what Ulster need at this stage to get

to the penalty try. Ulster have level the game with 10 minutes to

the interval. It has certainly settled Ulster down. Patience is

the key. Ulster had the better part of the game at present. If they

hold on to the ball, gaps will open in that Edinburgh defence. I am

sure more tries well come. -- will Jared Payne! Made by this splendid

-- the splendid running of Craig Gilroy. Old and young at Ravenhill

ecstatic about that. That is as good a counter-attacking try as you

will see all season. They have certainly come alive. What a superb

try. All started by Paul Marshall at the back. A little outside break

by Gilroy. Wonderful footwork, grade vision. Payne call for the

ball. A wonderfully taken try. -- called. The conversion by Ruan

Pienaar. Having gained seven points adrift, Ulster now seven points

ahead. I talked about patients. It did not take too long for them to

score again. See the pace of derive. His quick feet takes them on the

outside of the second last defender. Gilroy's shoulder. Beautiful again

Bikey arrive. Paddy Wallace did not quite believe the ball had come to

him so quickly. There is a great boys about the place now.

Absolutely. The excitement levels have lifted. There is a huge amount

of confidence in this Ulster site. -- team. They know they can retain

possession. They have quick hands. Anything is on with his team at

present. It is going to be another year and a half before Jared Payne

qualifies to play for Ireland. Declan Kidney will be thinking, it

is a pity he is not available to me at the moment. Seven minutes of the

first half remaining. Nigel Owens will ask them to do that again. It

was a little bit messy. Extraordinary interplay by Marshall,

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the lines of bowlers points. -- second Churchdown try in the two

games, by Ryan -- Ruan Pienaar! Can he do no wrong? Certainly not at

Ravenhill. And certainly not for the Ulster fans. Edinburgh on the

all sorts of pressure. And Pienaar solo it. I n not sure I have seen

anybody who reads the charge down better than Ruan Pienaar. He does

very well. He sees Hunter very early shaping up for the kick.

Hunter is a left-footed kicker and he was getting across the green. --

kicking. Pienaar New the opportunity was there and he took

it. Ulster now with three converted tries and a penalty. Still a lot of

time left in this first half. He did it last week against the

Dragons. Ulster will be using him for a number of games because of

his involvement with the Springboks. We will welcome back to -- he will

be welcomed back once that series is over. Number eight is not a

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stands and warming up. -- Diack. something back before the interval,

delighted with that. John Afoa did some great destructive work. After

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that, Ulster were a bit slack in of play for Ulster. Lewis Stevenson

has gone. Let us hope it is nothing too serious. Is there time for one

more score before the half-time whistle? Anything could happen,

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considering what's been going on want to secure this and get onto

considering they were 10-3 down for more than half of that. They will

24-17. So I have Scott Hastings and Ryan

Constable with me. I am surprised how Edinburgh acquitted themselves.

They played with a lot of adventure, plenty of wit. They really took it

to Ulster in that first 15 minutes. We certainly got very for money.

Fantastic atmosphere. At this there -- Edinburgh it got out of the

blocks pretty quickly. Absolutely. The space was always out wide for

Edinburgh. Hunter was calling for the ball here. Their turnover ball

very difficult to defend. uncharacteristic mistake by Paul

Marshall. Yes, an Edinburgh capitalised on it. That really set

the momentum for them. In it took Ulster a while to get into this

game. Very much so, because Edinburgh had the possession. This

is the style of rugby we used to see from Edinburgh. They haven't

done it this year because they have not retain the position, but it has

given them confidence. She this decision had been referred? I guess

so. We saw the opening break. Gilroy has had a high involvement

throughout the game. Ulster play very well like this. Excellent

positioning to get in front by Payne. When you see the referee's

position, could he have had a clear look at that? Definitely not. I am

convinced it was a try, but I would have to look at it again in slow

motion. Also, from about, the territory they had put Edinburgh

under pressure in the scrum. then came the penalty try. This

scrum looks as if it is about to go around 90 degrees with control at

the back. Callum Black has played very well, but Edinburgh not solid

in the scrum. I'm sure both reviewed were thrilled by the

school Ulster produced here. Excellent take by Marshall

initially. He hit the afterburners and then deep inside ball past two

Jared Payne. What a lot about this is beat in and out and the ability

to pass. -- is the in and out. he is growing in confidence?

Absolutely. He has slotted in very well into the Ulster camp and has a

great future. A couple of loose kicks or Edinburgh cost them dear.

Gregor Hunter, as a left-footer, when you have the opportunity, you

He is a world-class player. Peep transitions seamlessly between 9

and 10. He breeds the situation and he comes in. Available seven points

for Ulster. -- a valuable. Here, it was the inside angle for Tom Brown

to score his second try. That has perhaps given them the confidence

that will allow Michael Bradley to build his team. When Edinburgh play

that quality ball in hand running game, once they get over the

advantage line, they can really test the oppositions --

Opposition's defence. Now, there are big games coming up and here is

the man who will be picking the team. Gavin Andrews caught up with

Ulster have made a great start to the season. How important is that

to you? It is great. We have got some good players coming through,

especially the young ones. The coach has done a great job. It

takes a lot of people to put a side together. Sometimes people in the

backroom don't get a mention, but I think they should. A lot of the

guys who have played Ireland Under 20 is, how players are they to

playing on an international level? They have been good enough to be

called into the Irish squad and they have held their own at

training sessions. They are bringing their own ideas. I don't

want to put force pressure on them, but hopefully they will be ready to

fall international place soon. They definitely have the potential. Once

they get the Jersey, it is only the start because they have to take on

the opposition. Anyone can wear the jersey, but it is what you do when

you are wearing it. Paddy Jackson, how much can you learn? He has so

much potential and I believe you see the best of a person in the

face of adversity. However, I am the last person to put pressure on

someone. We need to give him the space and opportunity to mature.

It's a significant Alton in terms of world rankings. Would you pick

on form or will you keep it safe? Once you start bracketing how you

select a side aisle, you can put yourself in a corner. What we will

do is come up with the best combination. I would not bracket it,

it's all about combination and that is what I am going to do.

thoughts of the Irish coach. Let's hear from the Irish director of

rugby. Was the first half stressful for

you? Well, we did make some mistakes. We also talked for three

tries at half-time. We have heard from Declan Kidney. A bit of a slow

start. Was it due to a change of personnel? We did miss some

opportunities which means it was hard to build momentum. Do you

think there's a bonus point in there tonight? When you get a half-

time with three tries, hopefully we will win the game. There is a fair

A frustrating first half for Ulster. In some rare games recently they

have not played well but still been in front? It shows the quality

Ulster have within their team. They have quality across the board. From

the team perspective they're not playing the path turns to the

extent they would like. -- patterns. The have the ability to score tries

from a anywhere. -- they have the ability. They will be happy to us

leading at half-time despite a poor Edinburgh have brought on the many

times Scott -- Scottish international prop, Allan Jacobsen.

This is his 13th season. I think you probably played against him,

not on the front Raul! certainly hope not! -- I certainly

hope not! Only the one change and that was forced upon Ulster. The

perfect evening at Ravenhill. Not much in the way of cloud.

Temperatures dropping. Stephen Ferris in into come through his

first competitive rugby for a month. of the way. One more try will give

all stir that all-important bonus point. -- Ulster. Nigel Owens seems

to have enjoyed himself so far force of Stephen Ferris. A little

bit foolish by gear right, holding on in the tackle. -- Craig Gilroy.

This gives Edinburgh the first chance of points in the second half.

From what looked like a great attacking opportunity, Ulster lose

the ball. Craig Gilroy had the opportunity to clear his lines.

Sometimes you have to take the safe option. There are times when you

see a wall in front of you, no support behind you, when you have

to get that ball down the field as one stage, before taking a 14 point

lead. -- Ulster were seven points Edinburgh very much back in this

game. Just as Ulster had to come from behind, Edinburgh doing

exactly the same. James King leaving the field. That was not the

start that Ulster were looking for. Stephen Ferris is heard. -- is

injured. It looked like a little bit of a jar to his knee. David her

when on a straight away. Gareth Robinson, too. -- David Owen. The

ball went up in the air, Ferris jump and he came down awkwardly. As

soon as he hit the ground, he knew that he was in trouble. Nick

Williams is warming up. It looks like he has just jarred his ankle.

He will not want to go off. He is fine. At least he is playing again.

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seems to be walking reasonably well. Plenty of entertainment value in

this game? They're certainly is. I think the main thing is that

Stephen Ferris has come out of that OK. It looks like he is good to

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continue. He jarred his ankle since the opening game against

Glasgow. Ulster give away the penalty, holding on in the tackle.

Chances. Stephen Ferris seems to be Stevie. Is it the ankle again?

looks like it. He went into contact and got his body in the wrong way.

As he was forcing himself to twist and turn, he was unable to do so.

It looks like he may have put a bit too much pressure on it. It was

obviously week from the earlier knock. Unfortunately, it looks like

he is going to have to leave. is a sad sight. The Ulster fans

very concerned about Stephen Ferris. That is very sad for Stephen Ferris.

For Ulster and for Ireland. He landed awkwardly. Got his body the

wrong way. He tried to turn around and present the ball but he simply

could not do very much about it. You can see the agony in his face.

That did not stop him trying to get the ball away. Farewell to Stephen

Ferris and welcome to make Williams. -- Nick Williams. It will be

interesting to see what the prognosis is. Nick Williams with

four tries to his credit in the Outstanding kick by Pienaar. He

reads the game so well. Pot pot -- he put Edinburgh under a little bit

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something fairly physical to this dangerous. Pienaar covers. Ulster

get the throw in. The heat has gone out of the Ulster performance.

has a little. Nick Williams's first touch of the ball is symptomatic of

what we see from him week-in, week- out. On occasions, he needs to hold

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one of the most crucial stages prime position to get some points.

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However, they do not get numbers to the line-out. -- would give

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Well that decision come back to Quins Brady? -- come back to haunt

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something. The referee has his hand up. Just waiting to see if any

Heres McComish. -- here is McComish. This could be interesting. Hair

comes Pienaar. A clever move. Well have to keep this one. -- Ulster

pitch. Again, a chance has gone begging. Has he got the try? The

corner flag doesn't count any more. Roger Wilson might just have got

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right on the line. If that is given, it will be trying No. 4. Peter

Fergusons says you may award the try. Ulster have got the bonus

point try. They lead by nine points they have got to continue playing

in a terrific game of rugby. Rated in the top two or three in the

Edinburgh. Gilchrist has come off and Izak van der Westhuizen is

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spin. He get out of a number of tackles by doing that. Good

footwork and good balance. -- he surely, a referee? -- referee? That

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is two consecutive line-outs Ulster are 18 points ahead, although I am

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This could be interesting. Pienaar go? The answer is no way. -- know

snatched it just that little bit own player. Ulster get the scrum.

Edinburgh still very much in this game. They are. It is becoming

slightly frenetic. Both teams trying things: not a lot were

coming off. --,. Ulster to make a replacement. Olding is coming on

for his second Ulster cap. Paddy Wallace leaving the field. Niall

O'Connor is coming on. Ruan Pienaar is moving in it to number nine.

Marshall goes off. Paddy Wallace goes off. Paddy Wallace has been

playing for Ulster since 2001. The Holding on in the penalty -- in the

tackle. Mike McComish was in there as well. The bonus point and I

think the Victory is in the bag. Should they just consolidate?

will go for line-out again and continue to try to turn the screw

and get as many tries as possible. They are playing with a lot of

confidence. If they can hold on to that last pass and Bach lose the

ball to break down, there are more tries. -- not use the ball. -- lose.

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going to apologise to Craig Gilroy. They got it wrong between them.

Very close to another try. Poor communication. Payne was looking

for Gilroy to stay on the outside. He needed Gilroy to halt his with

and he would have been in in the Now is injured. Born in

Bloemfontein. Played 6 out of Edinburgh's seven the games this

is great to see so many people at Ravenhill. Long may it continue.

Construction at the two new stands will begin soon. Ulster have got

the penalty. Would you be surprised if they went for the five-metre

scrum and another penalty try? would be surprised. You, like Mr

Constable, spend so much of your career staying out of things like

that. But you appreciate the muscle involved? They have to be useful

for something! Look at that crowd at Ravenhill. This time next year

there will be a new stand on the left of your picture. Another

replacement on the Edinburgh front row. Niven, who has not played very

Jared Payne. Another super try by Ulster. They made the correct

decision to go for the scrum. They have dominated in that area for a

most of the evening. Nick Williams is incredibly powerful. It was just

a matter of numbers once they got close to the try-line. Niall

O'Connor did very well to delay the pass. It gave Payne the opportunity

to hit it hard. You would never stop him from there. Ruan Pienaar

pops over the conversion. He has got every single cake so far this

evening. -- kick. A beautifully weighted pass by O'Connor. Payne

with two tries, five this season for Ulster, after an awful year

because of injury. Healey played three games out of 31. Nigel Brady,

the skipper, has gone off. Jared Payne looks on. Annett comes on.

Nelson is coming on. Everybody getting a run-out. Nelson, the

Dungannon boy. Straight out of touch by Edinburgh. When it is not

you're night, it is not you're night. Things beginning to unravel

for Edinburgh. Things out of reach at this stage. They will probably

start forcing the issue, which will probably lead to more turnovers. An

influx of substitutions keen to put their mark on the game. Adam

Macklin coming on. Here is that 5th try. The angle that Jared Payne ran

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at was absolutely perfect. Macklin three players to bring Williams

Craig Gilroy. I think the referee decided that he was held --

McComish went over from what he thought was going to be his first

Ulster try. -- Mike McComish. There may have been some interference

with the tackler. Williams put in the initial charge. It was all

about the quick ball. This is where the penalty was given. There goes

Gilroy. He was still going. cannot see a lot wrong with that.

He only gets have tackled a lot of the time -- have Mac tackled. --

half. Some of the substitute had made an impact of ready. O'Connor

try and get everybody involved in gap. A little tap tackle. Edinburgh

looking to try to get something out of this game. Visser, a replacement.

Younger brother of Tim Visser. Great chance for Edinburgh. Seven

minutes remaining. What an exciting Ulster. They when the penalty. --

win. I think we have seen Adam Adam Macklin coming on and make an

impact as well. -- Adam Macklin. It is not just the open sides that

have been good. It has been every player. More guys forcing turnovers

through this game. There have been bits of Ulster's play which will

have pleased the coach. There are bits where Mackie would have been

scratching his head. This is a very important to night for Lutton.

Coming on for his first senior was all Hunter could do. Ulster

will get another crack of the whip. Difficult stage of the game.

Combinations and substitutions do Ulster. -- in this. Ulster give

away the penalty. Not releasing quickly enough. Frustrating night

for the coach. Too many penalties? Too many penalties and a few too

many turnovers. On occasion, Ulster have been slow and the breakdown.

When Gilroy makes the vital yards it is vital that he has support.

Unfortunately, on too many occasions this evening that has not

been the case. This is Honda's 11th league game. -- Hunter's. Like so

many this season, he is on the I Ulster line-out. Still time to do

rugby here. A lot of players coming out of the academy. They are

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get themselves back here again. Probably not until some time in

December. They have away games in Italy and Wales. That was a bit of

a shambles. The referee is playing game. A completely new Ulster front

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nothing wrong with the sharp. Gilroy has finally got the score

right at the very end of this game. Trying No. 6 for Ulster. They go

past the 40 mark and if anybody legality of that shop. -- of that

Porsche. The referee decided there fantastic kick by Pienaar and a

wonderful E B -- wonderful evening. Ulster are unbeaten with a game in

individual brilliance from Ulster is too much for the other teams to

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games in a row on beaten. The final score is 45-22 Ulster. -- 45-20.

Man of the match picked by Mike Guest is Roger Wilson. We can hear

from him now. Your first game back at Ravenhill. It was a special

night. Yes. I have been looking forward to it for the last few

weeks. To get man of the match is brilliant. I haven't had many of

them, so when they do come round, I am happy. You got a trial as well.

I don't get too many of those either. A couple of weeks ago, it

you were keen to go back on the team. How much of a buzz is there?

A lot. We have got some great players who can play a variety of

positions. We did have a lot of changes tonight, which is why it

was probably scrappy, but we got nearly 50 points. Is it far away

from clicking? Isn't. -- it isn't. We have got some issues to iron out,

but when it does click, we will be a difficult team to stop.

Ulster team always trying to seek perfection. It wasn't perfect

tonight, but it was another win. fee system errors and individual

errors, but when you are scoring that many tries and playing

entertaining rugby, there always be a few errors. No doubt the Ulster

coach will pick holes in that performance, but it was outstanding.

It was, but there was also the expects to receive. -- expects

unseeing. But there was always the expectation. The at must there here

at Ravenhill is always great. -- the atmosphere here. Pienaar is

fantastic. Yes, but Roger of Wilson was the man of the match. He did a

lot of dirty work. -- Roger Wilson. The field has been opened up for

Ulster. When you score a try, you are bomb rubble. However, up walls

and set up possession again off the kick-off. This is the sort of thing

he does. Technically, he is one of the best No. Aidss around. Dash

Edinburgh. They had a lot of awareness and all the way through

this there was pressure, pressure, pressure. Ulster could have taken

the points and penalty, but they decided to move it. They have been

down in this territory a lot. They recycled the ball and eventually

all that pressure comes through in terms of a try. Good decisions from

Nigel Brady. And another stunning performance from a Jared Payne. --

from Jared Payne. Absolutely. He was everywhere today. There is a

confidence to his rugby and he is just feeding off this environment.

Jared Payne threatened opposition defences every time he got the ball

in his hand. Ulster fans say they love to seek Craig Gilroy playing

at Ravenhill. He is such an explosive player and he is

difficult to bring down. He has got that change of pace, hit and spin.

It is understandable why he has become such a favourite. If there

was a criticism within his game, it is sometimes when he took the

counter-attack ball. Every time he gets the ball, he is looking to do

something. Here, there was a mix up and possibly an opportunity for

Pienaar to go for the line. He did sort out the communication and

eventually the try came. Look at the nudge on this. The referee

didn't see it that way. Asked are looking very healthy at the top of

the table. They wanted to go into this period maintaining the lead

and they have done that. But start bringing momentum and brings

pressure of not wanting to be the team to lose it. They have got a

couple of away games in Italy and Wales. They are clearly in their