By TOM SHEEDY

Ulster ......................18 Leinster ..................13
FIRST-HALF tries from Sam Carter and the brilliant Michael Lowry earned a ninth straight home win for Ulster as they closed the gap to Leinster at the top of the table.
Leinster were the last side to win in Ravenhill over a year ago, but last night they got what they deserved with Ulster completing the double over their provincial rivals.
“It was miserable at times, but we’re just glad that we ground it out today. It was great to get it over the line,” said Lowry.
There was plenty of early ...