Ulster ran out 32-27 winners over Connacht in the United Rugby Championship in Belfast last night.

Ulster led 19-17 at half-time.

Shayne Bolton, Joe Joyce and Ben Murphy went over for Connacht in an end-to-end first half, replacement Dylan Tierney-Martin getting their side's fourth try in a similarly pulsating second period.

In a tight contest, Josh Murphy's red card 10 minutes from time proved significant as his side failed to make it three URC wins in a row but left with two bonus points.