Ulster scored six tries on their way to claiming a dramatic 38-34 comeback victory over Stormers to boost their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes after trailing 17-0.
A storied rugby institution, the Irish representation from Ulster has fallen away to a trickle in recent years and that is a concern
The Chiefs, who made 12 changes, collapsed to their fourth defeat in as many outings in Europe with Zack Wimbush’s late try registering a bonus point and their only match point in Pool One.
Ulster ended a five-match losing run in all competitions with a dogged 17-7 United Rugby Championship win at Connacht.
Ulster Rugby have been dealt a major blow ahead of their upcoming Investec Champions Cup clash against Bordeaux Bègles, with the confirmation that wing Ben Moxham will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.
United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster made it seven wins from seven as a late try from James Culhane allowed them to defeat Ulster 27-20.
Ulster head coach Richie Murphy has named his team for the BKT United Rugby Championship Round 6 match against Cardiff on Saturday - with no sign of hooker Rob Herring in the squad.
Ulster line-up doesn't bode well for Ireland's burgeoning injury crisis.
The Belfast side have registered just one win on their travels since New Year’s Day and never looked like making it two despite levelling at 7-7 inside 10 minutes.