Live Reporting

Andy Gray

  1. The final whistle

    FT: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

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    That's all for tonight.

    It's festive cheer for Leinster as they battle back to beat Ulster in Dublin.

    You can read Jonathan Bradley's report on the game here, and keep an eye on the BBC Sport app and website for reaction.

    If you're not with us before, have a great Christmas and we'll see you soon!

  2. FT: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

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    The difference tonight?

    Joe and Paddy McCarthy made a big impact off the bench.

  3. 'It was like a Test match'

    FT: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Jack Conan, Leinster's player of the match, on Premier Sports: "It was pretty tough, fair play to Ulster. The boys who came off the bench were fantastic and made a real impact. It was like a Test match out there. You couldn't ask for much more than being here this time of the year for an interpro. We showed real resilience. Ulster have been going really well and that performance will stand with us going forward."

  4. FT: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    When there's leftover spuds on Christmas day and you can have seconds.

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  5. FT: Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Leinster got the bonus-point so get the full five on offer.

    Ulster head back to Belfast with a losing bonus-point.

  6. Full-time - Leinster 24-20 Ulster
    Breaking

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    Leinster fight back for a big win in Dublin.

  7. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    We're into the final minute and it looks like Leinster will have just enough to get over the line.

  8. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Ulster win the throw but they just can't get it moving.

    Another handling error from Crean gifts possession to Leinster.

  9. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Leinster give away a penalty and Harry Byrne stops Ulster taking it, so it's marched forward 10 metres.

    Ulster will have the throw on the 10-metre line.

  10. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Prendergast puts the ball into the 22 and Ulster are pinned back with three minutes to play.

  11. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Joe McCarthy was crucial there. The Leinster bench has made all the difference tonight.

  12. Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Sam Crean knocks the ball on in the tackle and Leinster will have the scrum.

    Time is ticking down.

  13. try

    Converted Try - Leinster 24-20 Ulster

    Dan Sheehan (Byrne)

    The maul was never going to be stopped from there and Dan Sheehan drops over the line!

    Harry Byrne nails the conversion, and Ulster need a try with five to play!

  14. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Crucial!

    Sam Prendergast kicks through and it puts Werner Kok under pressure on his line.

    He passes to McIlroy, who is brought down and penalised for holding on.

    It's into the corner.

  15. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Leinster have it on the fringes of Ulster's 22.

    Seven to go. Three in it.

  16. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Tom Stewart is back on after getting patched up, and John Andrew returns to the bench.

  17. Sin-bin

    Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Ulster's back row is sent to the bin.

    Richie Murphy's side will finish this one with 14 players.

  18. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Leinster come racing forward and the hosts are shouting for a penalty after the ball touched David McCann's hand to stop an attack.

    We'll go for a quick TMO check.

  19. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    Leinster's scrum has been dominant and they win a penalty deep in their own 22.

    We're into the final 10 minutes.

  20. Leinster 17-20 Ulster

    James Ryan is back after his 10-minute breather for being on Santa's naughty list.