Leinster Outlasts Ulster in URC Thriller

0:00It's April 17th. This is Europe News Today, powered by AI, your European briefing. I'm Corey with the story. Ulster hosted Leanster in Belfast for a key United Rugby Championship match-up, third place versus fourth, both squats gunning for play-out spots, and home quarter final edge. Linster, with a heavily rotated lineup after their Champions Cup semi-final qualification, pulled off a gritty 29-21 victory on. The road, they dominated the first half with the wind at their backs, racing to a 15-0 lead on tries from James Colhane and Jimmy O'Brien, plus A. Penalty, early second half, they snagged the bonus point through Robbie Henshaw and Sam Prendergast, ballooning the score to 29-0. Ravenhill Crowe brought the fire, but Ulster dealt with injuries to Angus Bell and James Hume right off the bat, plus Penalty's piling up. Fans watched their team absorb punishment before mounting a fierce comeback, still down a man at times. Ulster fired back with three quick tries from Bryn Ward, then Zach Ward twice, Nathan

1:04Doe converting all to make it a nail-biter at 21-2. 29. Leanster's Max Deegan saw yellow-turned red, fueling the surge, but their ruck speed and game management held firm. Linster pockets, maximum points, jumps three clear into third place, while Ulster grabs nothing. Playoffs heating up, and that rotated squad just dropped a serious statement.