Ulster shock Sharks in Durban to continue unbeaten URC run

Ulster extended their 100 per cent record to three matches in the United Rugby Championship with a 34-26 bonus-point win over the Sharks in Durban.

Michael Lowry and Werner Kok were on the scoreboard in the opening 20 minutes and despite Siya Kolisi’s response the visitors led 20-5 at half-time.

Makazole Mapimpi’s try early in the second half – after Ulster back row Sean Reffell departed with a shoulder injury having only come on at the interval – threatened a comeback from a team featuring five Springboks.

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But the home side lost their discipline with Vincent Koch and Mapimpi were yellow-carded, with the latter upgraded to a 20-minute red card after review.

Ulster crossed for the third time through Tom Stewart to open up more daylight and Callum Reid, after a Sharks penalty try, took the game away from their hosts, for whom Andre Esterhuizen had the final say.

Ulster’s Nathan Doak converted all four tries and kicked two penalties to end the contest with 14 points.