Ulster's eight-try scoring spree all in vain

Ulster 56 Oyannax 3: Eight tries, all converted, and a clinically attacking Ulster got the bonus point win over Oyannax on Saturday at the Kingspan Stadium needed to prolong – for 24 hours at least – hopes of a Champions Cup quarter-final spot.

Results elsewhere yesterday decided that the home side would just miss out in qualifying as one of the three best runners-up, Stade Francais’ home win over Leicester edging Ulster out of eighth spot.

“We’re obviously disappointed, but we were also aware of the mountain to be climbed,” said Director of Rugby Les Kiss.