Tovey the difference as Dragons slay Ulster

JASON TOVEY produced a virtuoso performance as the Dragons hit back to steal a crucial Magners League win over fellow basement strugglers Ulster at Rodney Parade.

The hosts were 16-8 behind at one stage but Tovey, via three tries and eight points with the boot, propelled the Welshmen to a 10-point victory which sees them leapfrog both Cardiff Blues and Ulster to seventh place.

It did not start or finish well for Ulster as prop Tom Court was sent to the sin-bin by referee Neil Paterson for tripping home scrum-half Wayne Evans after four minutes. The Dragons took full advantage of their extra man when centre Ashley Smith give Tovey a clear run to the line.