A disappointing night in Cardiff saw Ulster's recent rich run of form come to an abrupt end, a 21 - 14 defeat to the Blues amounting to the team's fourth consecutive loss on Welsh soil in the RaboDirect Pro12 season.

Ulster put in a real 80-minute performance against Newport Gwent Dragons tonight at Ravenhill, sealing a four-try bonus point in the dying seconds to move to fifth place in the RaboDirect Pro 12, only two points shy of the all-important top four slots.

Ulster's 100th ever European tie only just failed to go down as one of their most heroic, as Clermont Auvergne came from behind to snatch the narrowest of four-point victories at the Parc Des Sports Marcel Michelin, a result which saw both sides through to the Heineken Cup knock-out stages.

Tonight Ravenhill witnessed a classic European performance, as Ulster realised their full potential and edged ever-closer to the Heineken Cup quarter finals courtesy of four tries and some world-class kicking by Ruan Pienaar.

The return of Ulster's Irish internationals to the starting XV tonight at Murrayfield proved too much for Edinburgh, as tries from Rory Best and Andrew Trimble added to one apiece from Dan Tuohy and Darren Cave to seal a vital 42 - 20 victory on the road.

An exhilarating Ulster did everything right tonight at Ravenhill, scoring two tries in each half to secure a bonus-point 33 - 17 victory over title holders and fierce interprovincial rivals Munster.

A youthful Ulster line-up exceeded all expectations this evening at the Royal Dublin Showgrounds, belying their collective inexperience to give Leinster a firm challenge before the reigning European champions ran out victors by 42 points to 13.

The Ulster Ravens make it four wins from four in this season's British & Irish Cup with a try bonus win over Rotherham Titans at Clifton Lane and now progress to the last eight of the competition...

Three tries in each half secured victory for Ulster in the Heineken Cup, despite a resurgent second half performance from Aironi...

James McKinney held his nerve to kick the winning penalty in the dying minutes to secure a third straight win for the Ravens in the British & Irish Cup...

An electric Ulster warmed up a refrigerated Ravenhill better than a generous helping of Christmas Market glüwein tonight, with a five-try display freezing out Italian visitors Aironi and securing a bonus point which could prove vital in the quest for Heineken Cup progress.

A resurgent Ulster put a shaky opening quarter behind them tonight at Ravenhill to come from behind and defeat a strong Scarlets outfit thanks to two Stephen Ferris tries and a display full of guile from Paul Marshall.

Ulster came home from a wintry Firhill Park empty-handed tonight, falling to eighth place in the Pro12 standings after a 17 - 9 defeat to a spirited Glasgow side.

Late tries from Ricky Andrew and Chris Cochrane wrapped up a 28-13 victory over Currie at Malleny Park on Friday night...

A strong second half performance from Leicester resigned Ulster to an away defeat in a nip-tuck encounter at Welford Road.

Ulster made their 2011-2012 Heineken Cup bow in fine style this afternoon at Ravenhill, trading blows with top French outfit Clermont Auvergne and emerging victors by 16 points to 11 thanks to a passionate but disciplined display.