Friendly: Ulster 29 Northampton 19 (Pictures)

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Ulster (24) 29
TRY:
 Louis Ludik, Charles Piatau, Rob Herring, Jacob Stockdale. PEN: Robert Lyttle. CON: Robert Lyttle (3).
Northampton (0) 19
TRY:
Alex Waller, Tom Collins, Juan Pablo Estelles. CON: Stephen Myler, JJ Hanrahan.

Ulster’s pre-season finally got on track with an impressive 29 – 19 win against Northampton at Ravenhill on Friday evening. 

Given the personnel available for this one I’d put it down as a win for the visitors but sparkling first half performances from new signing Charles Piatau and Academy player Robert Lyttle pushed the game firmly in Ulster’s direction with the home side taking a 24 – 0 lead into the break. 

Indeed, the two combined well for Ulster’s opening score on the 21st minute. By that time Ulster were a man down, thanks to new signing Rodney Ah You being harshly penalised for a trip tackle, but it didn’t dampen Ulster’s attacking intent. A cross field kick by Brett Herron was gathered by the majestic Paitou who . . .

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