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Northampton 27-35 Ulster: Even battling Ludlam can’t drag Saints home

Nick Isiekwe and David Ribbans sin-bins cost Saints dear at Franklin’s Gardens
Jacob Stockdale scores for Ulster against Northampton

 

 
NORTHAMPTON gave their all but it wasn’t enough to see them through to their first European semi-final since 2014 when they won the Challenge Cup competition.
In a thrilling encounter, Northampton battled to the end but the exertion of having to deal with three yellow cards in the first half ultimately told on the brave Saints’ warriors.
Ulster dominated possession and territory but trailed by eight points at the interval despite their opponents spending most of the half with depleted numbers.
Lewis Ludlam and Teimana Harrison tackled their hearts out in an attempt to stem the tide but ul...

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