McLaughlin looks at the positives

Brian McLaughlin was "exceptionally proud" of his Ulster side after they qualified for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals and came within minutes of ending Clermont Auvergne's long-standing unbeaten home record today.

Ruan Pienaar's four penalties had put Ulster 12-9 ahead in France but replacement Ti'i Paulo's try in the final quarter saw the home side run out 19-15 winners.