Leinster came from behind to beat Ulster in their United Rugby Championship derby at the Aviva Stadium. The champions were 10 points down at half-time, but strong performances from the bench helped them turn the game around. Late tries from James Lowe and replacement hooker Dan Sheehan secured the win for Leinster.
Ulster started well, with Werner Kok scoring twice and Tom Stewart adding another try. Leinster fought back with Joshua Kenny and Lowe closing the gap before Sheehan’s maul try in the final minutes gave them the victory.
Even in defeat, Ulster earned a losing bonus point, keeping them just ahead of Leinster in the URC table. The game showed Leinster’s depth and Ulster’s strong start in the derby.
