Connacht
7 - 17
Ulster
28 Dec 2024
Stage: Regular Season Round 9
Dexcom Stadium
Ulster Rugby secured a convincing 17-7 victory over Connacht Rugby at Dexcom Stadium. The away side took an early lead with O'Sullivan scoring a try in the 10th minute, followed by a successful conversion from Doak. Connacht responded just before halftime with Hansen crossing the line, leveling the score momentarily. However, Ulster's Timoney added another try in the second half, extending their lead. Doak's kicking was crucial, converting both his tries and adding a penalty. Connacht struggled to maintain possession and failed to capitalize on their scoring opportunities. Ultimately, Ulster's disciplined performance and effective set-piece work ensured their victory.
Weather
Temperature: 8.0°C (Feels like 5.6°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 10.7 km/h, gusting to 19.0 km/h Humidity: 88% Cloud Cover: 57%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 10' try Eric O'Sullivan
- 11' conversion Nathan Doak
- 12' substitution John Andrew
- 14' penalty Nathan Doak
- 27' substitution James McCormick
- 35' try Mack Hansen
- 35' conversion Jack Carty
- 40' substitution Eric O'Sullivan
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' substitution Werner Kok
- 49' substitution Matty Rea
- 52' substitution Josh Murphy
- 52' substitution Paul Boyle
- 54' try Nick Timoney
- 55' conversion Nathan Doak
- 57' substitution Caolin Blade
- 57' substitution Jack Carty
- 62' substitution Denis Buckley
- 62' substitution Dylan Tierney-Martin
- 62' substitution Finlay Bealham
- 63' substitution Scott Wilson
- 65' substitution John Andrew
- 66' substitution Shamus Hurley-Langton
- 68' substitution Kieran Treadwell
- 73' substitution Peter Dooley
- 80' full_time