There was only a point between Ulster and Exeter tonight

There was only a point between Ulster and Exeter tonight

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016 - 23:22

Ulster hung on for a narrow 19-18 victory over a game Exeter side in Belfast.

A dramatic last couple of minutes saw Paddy Jackson and Gareth Steenson trade drop-goals.

Steenson then missed the chance to snatch the victory when a second attempted drop-goal faded wide at the death.

Sean Reidy scored the only try of the game after an excellent break by Charles Piutau.

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