Ulster claimed a 19-14 victory on a historic day in Kingspan Breffni, hosting a first rugby game on Ulster GAA grounds.
Dan McFarland’s side met their Scottish counterparts at the home of Cavan GAA as work continued on a new artificial surface being laid their Kingspan Stadium home venue.
A different angle!
A general view of the action during the pre-season friendly match between Ulster and Glasgow Warriors at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan.
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Ulster drew first blood, through new man Dave Ewers who bulldozed his way through Glasgow’s defence. Jake Flannery went wide with the conversion.
Six minutes later, Ulster centre James Hume finished off another multi-phased attack, finishing near the posts for Ulster’s second try. Jake Flannery nailed the conversion to send McFarland’s men into a 12-0 lead.
However, Glasgow replied through scrum-half Jamie Dobie’s try. Duncan Weir added the extras for Franco Smith’s men.
Captain Tom Stewart got Ulster’s third try just before half-time, powering his way over. Flannery sent the home side into a 19-7 lead at half-time with his successful conversion.
Whereas, Glasgow started the second-half on the front foot. Greg Hiddleston took advantage of a fortunate bounce into touch, as he finished off a Glasgow lineout maul to narrow the scoreline. Weir made the score 19-14 with a well-executed conversion.
That was it for the scoring in tightly contested second-half.
As the Cavan town venue became host to the first ever rugby game to be played on Ulster GAA grounds.
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Ulster kick-off their URC campaign away to Zebre Parma in tow week's time.
