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.

The draw for the IRFU Ulster Branch 'Your Club Your Country' ballot took place at Ravenhill last night...