PRO14: Ulster 17 Benetton 17

A last minute penalty try salvaged a draw for Ulster in a crucial Guinness PRO14 match that they probably deserved to lose against Benetton Rugby.

It’s a result that could have been a lot worse but is also one where a win would have seen the side move into third position. They remain in fifth place level on points with Scarlets who were defeated by Leinster at the RDS.

Ulster made a quick start with a try inside the first minute from Louis Ludik. The Irish qualified utility back crossed for his first try since the first game of last season after a great backline move. However Benetton found their composure and bounced back ten minutes later with a try from Federico Ruzza.

Having scored in the first minute Ulster struggled to get their hands on the ball and the away side controlled the territory in the first half. Ulster were fortunate to only trail 10-5 at the break with Ian McKinley kicking a penalty towards the end of the half.

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