Ulster begin post-McFarland era with convincing defeat of Dragons

With Dan Soper at the helm for this one as the northern province awaits Richie Murphy's arrival from the Irish under-20s, the side made relatively light work of their Welsh opposition and had their try-bonus secured after a little more than half an hour of action.

Jude Postlethwaite of Ulster in action against Barny Langton-Cryer of the Dragons. Pic: John Dickson, Sportsfile

Ulster 49 Dragons 26 

Ulster began the post-Dan McFarland era with a convincing win over struggling Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.