Ulster

52 - 24

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Harvey Skinner has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Zack Wimbush picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zack Wimbush bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

79'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Cormac Izuchukwu goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cormac Izuchukwu bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Nick Timoney is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rob Lyttle bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

75'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

David McCann scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and David McCann took full advantage.

73'

Jude Postlethwaite played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Callum Reid took full advantage.

72'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Joe Bailey getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Christ Tshiunza being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Flannery took full advantage.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Harry Sheridan coming on.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with James McNabney coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Ben Carson

67'

Mike Lowry sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Mike Lowry took full advantage.

67'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Corrie Barrett coming on.

66'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Scott Wilson coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cormac Izuchukwu touching down.

65'

John Cooney sets up the try.

65'

Exeter Chiefs sub Zack Wimbush comes onto the field.

62'

Will Rigg departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Lewis Pearson comes onto the field.

62'

Martin Moloney departs for Exeter Chiefs.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Callum Reid comes onto the field.

60'

Eric O'Sullivan departs for Ulster Rugby.

60'

John Cooney comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

57'

Kieran Treadwell comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Iain Henderson leaves the field.

57'

Tom Stewart comes on for Ulster Rugby.

57'

Rob Herring leaves the field.

57'

Tom Cairns comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Niall Armstrong leaves the field.

55'

Jack Dunne comes on.

52'

Rusiate Tuima comes off.

52'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Roots getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Max Norey getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Innard being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Kwenzo Blose getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Goodrick-Clarke being replaced.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jake Flannery getting some game time.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stewart Moore being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

49'

Try

The Ulster Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Rob Herring to touch down.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Ulster Rugby go for goal with Nathan Doak taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Nick Timoney as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Nick Timoney being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Rob Lyttle.

37'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Mike Lowry being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Will Haydon-Wood breaches the defence.

33'

Exeter Chiefs go for goal with Will Haydon-Wood taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Rusiate Tuima scores from close range.

29'

Nathan Doak curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as David McCann scores from close range.

26'

Conversion

Nathan Doak makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Ulster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cormac Izuchukwu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Will Haydon-Wood has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ross Vintcent leads to a try for Exeter Chiefs

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Vintcent took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Carson took full advantage.

Rob Lyttle comes on.

Werner Kok comes off.

Conversion

Will Haydon-Wood has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Exeter Chiefs leads to a try for Paul Brown-Bampoe

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Brown-Bampoe goes through the gap.

Ben Hammersley sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Hawkins goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Rigg goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Brown-Bampoe goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Carson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 17th January 2025, 02:00pm CST 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

41%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Skinner

79'

52 - 24

Wimbush

79'

52 - 22

Cooney

52 - 17

78'

Izuchukwu

50 - 17

77'

Cooney

45 - 17

74'

McCann

43 - 17

73'

Cooney

38 - 17

68'

Carson

36 - 17

67'

Cooney

31 - 17

66'

Izuchukwu

29 - 17

65'

Doak

24 - 17

49'

Herring

22 - 17

48'

Half Time

Timoney

17 - 17

37'

Tuima

29'

12 - 17

McCann

12 - 12

26'

Doak

7 - 12

21'

Izuchukwu

5 - 12

20'

Vintcent

13'

0 - 12

Haydon-Wood

0 - 7

Brown-Bampoe

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

84%

Draw

Exeter Chiefs

15%

Ruck-Won by Jimmy Roots

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

49%

3-6 secs

30%

34%

6+ secs

16%

17%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

56'

70'

76'

Ulster

Exeter Chiefs

Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Exeter Chiefs in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Fri 17th January 2025 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 21:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST on SuperSport, 08:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 15:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 4th and Ulster in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

The official squads for Ulster vs Exeter Chiefs will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.