McLaughlin’s men blitz Italians before resting on laurels

ULSTER got the massive fillip they wanted ahead of next week’s crucial home Euro date against Biarritz with a comfortable Magners League victory over Treviso, despite failing to register a point in the second half.

With a constant drizzle and bitingly cold wind at Ravenhill, Ulster had too much all-round firepower in the first half, having their bonus point wrapped up after 35 minutes with tries from Ruan Pienaar, Nevin Spence, Adam D’Arcy and skipper Rory Best.

However, coach Brian McLaughlin will be disappointed that his side failed to show that all-important ruthless streak in not adding to their 32-6 lead at the break.