Ulster's Challenge Cup campaign ended by Clermont

Ulster are knocked out of the European Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage by a powerful Clermont performance at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

Ulster were knocked out of the European Challenge Cup at the quarter-final stage by a powerful Clermont performance at the Stade Marcel Michelin.Having trailed only 20-14 at the break, they would ship 33 points without reply after the turn.Ultimately, Ulster showed early promise but the toll of their fourth away game in a row came to the fore in the second half.Having fallen behind 14-0 against Montpellier in the last 16, it was Richie Murphy's side who took the early lead this time around.

Clermont felt the ball had been knocked on in the build-up but referee Christophe Ridley said it had been ripped backwards in the tackle. A no-arms tackle from Tom O'Toole and tackle off the ball from Robert Baloucoune allowed Anthony Belleau to kick a pair of penalties and move Clermont 13-7 ahead. In the second half, Belleau missed an early penalty but Clermont would still strike first after the restart.

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