Northampton 16th Jan

[UlsterNo9]

Fantastic start from Billy Burns.

Looks like we're playing off 10 rather than 9 which is a shift in our normal play.

[UlsterNo9]

What a one handed pick up from Lowry! Nice link from the cat.

0-12 Ulster

This is a pleasant surprise.

[John_e_boy]

Why wasn't that Saints try referred for the bleeding obvious forward pass?

[Dave]

Why wasn't that Saints try referred for the bleeding obvious forward pass?

Incompetency.

[John_e_boy]

Well refer that

[John_e_boy]

10 - 19 HT

We're good for the lead but our set piece looks wobbly. Need to keep our focus in the second half.

[paddybrown]

That was avery satisfactory first half. Doak is in no way daunted by the big game, Lowry and Baloucoune have been superb, and I think Billy Burns may have his mojo back. Haven't seen him make a try-creating chip like that since the one he did for Stockdale for Ireland against England. Having Madge on the bench seems to be having the desired effect.

[germcevoy]

Massive inquisition into that Lowry try but barely a replay for Northamptons. Grgh. Happy otherwise.

[Thelaw]

French ref. Not filling me with confidence. Lowry is a gem. Hume playing well, hopefully ballybeen gets more ball second half

[UlsterNo9]

Why wasn't that Saints try referred for the bleeding obvious forward pass?

Baffling.

[UlsterNo9]

Excellent 1st half, would still be more than happy with a bonus point of any description.

@TheLaw - Ballybean

[John_e_boy]

Once again no referral for an obviously not-obvious on-field action.

[Thelaw]

The ref has already decided we aren't going to win this.

[UlsterNo9]

Excellent again Burns.

[Dave]

One handed turnovers now a thing?