Twenty years ago today, when Ulster were crowned European Cup champions

Twenty years ago today, Ulster were crowned European Cup champions with a 21-6 victory over Colomiers at Lansdowne Road. Some 30,000 fans travelled over the border from Northern Ireland to attend a game which captured the imagination of the whole island. Jim Stokes recalls the day and the heroes who secured their place in history.

Twenty years ago today, when Ulster were crowned European Cup champions

Twenty years ago today, Ulster were crowned European Cup champions with a 21-6 victory over Colomiers at Lansdowne Road. Some 30,000 fans travelled over the border from Northern Ireland to attend a game which captured the imagination of the whole island. Jim Stokes recalls the day and the heroes who secured their place in history.

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