There was British success in the LMP2 category as well, with Mike Newton and Andy Wallace teaming up with Brazilian Thomas Erdos to take the honours in their Lola.

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Ulster replied with tries from Ronan McCormack, Andy Ward, Scott Young and Paddy Wallace who also kicked three conversions.

BBC: Kiwi Matt Mustchin made his first Ulster start

Andy Dunne levelled for Connacht but Paddy Wallace restored Ulster's lead and Carlo Del Fava and Roger Wilson notched late tries for the visitors.

BBC: Connacht 13-30 Ulster

Paddy Wallace added a try to his four conversions with skipper Andy Ward, Scott Young and Bryn Cunningham also touching down.

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New signing Andy Webster made his second debut for the visitors, replacing Ismael Bouzid, while Lee Wallace came in for Adrian Mrowiec.

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