McLaughlin proud as Ulster’s spirit prevails

Brian McLaughlin praised the fighting spirit of his team after Ian Whitten’s late try rescued Ulster against Treviso on Saturday.

The northern province trailed 23-20 as the clock ran into overtime at the end of the second half and looked to condemn them to their second defeat of the season against the Italian minnows. Cue one final throw of the dice, however, and a dramatic late push to tee up Whitten for the game-breaking score.

“That’s testament of the belief that these guys have now,” remarked McLaughlin afterwards.