Bowe gets into his stride as Ulster cruise

Ulster 38 Newport-Gwent Dragons 8

Making his first start since he picked up a troublesome groin problem against the All Blacks in November, Bowe sprinted in for a rapid-fire double midway through the first half before departing at half-time, with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt undoubtedly whetting his lips as he looked on.

Bowe looked very lively despite his frustrating bell on the sidelines. Indeed he could have had a hat-trick after his touch let him down earlier in the opening stanza of a game Ulster never looked like conceding.