Ulster held on for a three point win over Connacht in tonight's Guinness Pro 12 encounter at Ravenhill.

Craig Gilroy's 19th minute try gave Ulster a crucial early lead in the 13-10 victory.

With Paddy Jackson scoring eight points from the boot, Ulster seemed to have done enough, but a John Muldoon try in the final quarter hour of the game put Neil Doak's side under pressure.

However, Connacht were unable to prise open the home defence as Ulster held on.