Spence remembered as Ulster beat Scarlets

It was an emotional night at Kingspan Stadium as the game marked the 5th anniversary of the Spence family tragedy with Ulster remembering the untimely passing of their former player, Nevin, prior to kick off.

The players paid their own fitting tribute by recording an exciting 27-20 over the current league champions, Scarlets.

The game was a cagey affair until Johnny McNicholl crashed over on the hour mark. Ulster answered through Jacob Stockdale before Jonathan Davies combined with Steff Evans to retake the lead. Ulster had the final say as John Andrew jogged over the whitewash to seal a confident home victory.

While Ulster enjoyed 80% of the possession and territory in the first half, the score was only 9-3 half time. It was Scarlets who were first on the board thanks to a penalty from new signing from Toulon, Leigh Halfpenny. The boot of Christian Lealiifano kept the away side pinned back in the first half and allowed Ulster to control the territory. Cooney responded to Halfpenny’s opening penalty with one of his own after an intentional knock down by Tadgh Beirne.

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