Nick Williams try ensures festive derby spoils for in-form Ulster

Connacht 3 Ulster 10: Ulster’s European winning form continued in the Guinness Pro12 when they took the spoils in a tight festive derby at the Galway Sportsgound on St Stephen’s night.

Man of the match Nick Williams secured their sixth Pro12 victory with a 77th minute try, denying Connacht the opportunity to retake pole position.

“It has been a good Christmas,” said Ulster’s director of coaching Les Kiss.