Ulster Rugby secured a thrilling 28-24 victory over Ospreys in the ECPR Challenge Cup at the Affidea Stadium, advancing to the quarter-finals. The win came amid Storm Dave's blustery conditions, with Ulster's relentless early pressure proving decisive. Cormac Izuchukwu scored the opening try in just four minutes, setting the tone for the home side. Ospreys retaliated with a try from Morgan-Williams, but Ulster's Mark Jones-led team maintained momentum, extending their lead via Kasende's conversion and a powerful maul involving Morgan-Williams again.

A second-half try by Stockdale and a yellow card to Ospreys' captain Morgan for a high tackle shifted momentum further, though Owen Watkin's late try was controversially disallowed after a TMO review for a forward pass. Ulster's defense held firm to clinch the win.