Richie Murphy was full of praise for his Ulster side despite falling to a seven-point defeat to neighbours at Ravenhill on Friday night. A first half full of attacking endeavour may have not yielded the scores that their play deserved,

United Rugby Championship table-toppers Leinster beat Ulster 27-20 in an entertaining interpro in Belfast. Report: Leinster beat Ulster to extend winning run

Leaders Leinster got the job done to go seven wins from seven in what was a scrappy interprovincial with both teams looking rusty after the break. Tries from Luke McGrath, Jordan Larmour, Jimmy O’Brien and James Culhane ensured Leo Cullen’s side took maximum points from the game though the result was only secured late in the game after what had been a very nip and tuck affair at the Kingspan Stadium.

LEINSTER CONTINUE THEIR recent rich form with their seventh consecutive win, this time away to Ulster in the United Rugby Championship when they had Jordan Larmour to think for some quicksilver skills and steps.