URC: Connacht 24 Ulster 29Ulster displayed far better composure as they came from behind to carve out an invaluable URC bonus point win at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. They had to settle for a losing bonus point in this one after again failing to build on a bright start. Scorers for Ulster: Tries: Z Ward (2), W Kok, penalty try. Cons: J Murphy (2). Connacht: S Gilbert; D Ryan (D Hawkshaw 68), C Forde, B Aki, F Treacy; J Carty (J Ioane 48), B Murphy (M Devine 54); D Buckley (J Duggan 54), D Heffernan (D Tierney-Martin 57), F Bealham (F Barrett 54); J Joyce (S O’Brien 64), D O'Connor (D Murray 54); J Murphy, C Prendergast (c) S Jansen.

Source: Irish Examiner December 28, 2025 08:09 UTC