Dan McFarland thrilled by Ulster's workrate 

Leinster boss Leo Cullen blamed his side’s inaccuracy for their first loss of the season but said it would serve as a reality check ahead of a tough block of games that sees them play Connacht next Friday night before a Heineken Champions Cup opener in France against Montpellier.

Ulster players celebrate at the end of the game

Dan McFarland praised his side’s guts and physicality as Ulster celebrated a first win over Leinster at the RDS since 2013 in Dublin on Saturday night.

Ulster delivered Leinster’s first defeat of the season in this United Rugby Championship round-six contest to draw level with their Irish rivals at the top of the table, only separated by Leinster’s superior points difference.