Leo Cullen rues ‘harsh’ calls as Ulster get cup spot

Ulster 30 Leinster 6: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen was left to complain about a controversial penalty try decision, two yellow cards, and what he saw as Ulster theatrics after a deserved win for the northern province booked their place in next season’s Champions Cup.

Referee George Clancy awarded a penalty try in the 19th minute and yellow-carded Rob Kearney after he blocked Ruan Pienaar’s chased after his own kick.

Cullen felt the decision was a harsh one. “I thought Dave Kearney was coming across as cover, so I thought a penalty try was tough. I thought Rob was running his line and I thought it looked fairly dramatic from Ruan Pienaar. He seemed to be OK for the remainder of the game. It was a tough call,” he said.