Ulster head coach Richie Murphy praised his team's resilience after they overcame difficult weather conditions to defeat Ospreys 28-24 in the European Challenge Cup last-16 tie at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Cormac Izuchukwu, David McCann, Jacob Stockdale, and Nick Timoney all crossed for tries as Ulster booked their quarter-final spot against La Rochelle.

Ospreys led 17-14 at halftime despite Ulster creating several opportunities in the first half. With the wind advantage in the second period, Murphy's side fought back to secure victory. The match ended dramatically when Kieran Hardy's potential match-winning try was ruled out by the Television Match Official for a forward pass in the build-up.

Murphy acknowledged the challenging conditions, describing them as the worst he'd experienced during his tenure. He highlighted his team's grit in grinding out the result despite handling errors and defensive lapses. The Irish province now faces a home quarter-final against Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle, with Murphy emphasizing the need to improve decision-making and execution ahead of what he called a massive game for Ulster.