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Ulster defeat Ospreys 45-28 in pre-season rugby friendly

rugby union pre-season friendly United Rugby Championship Ulster Rugby Ospreys

Ulster concluded their pre-season programme with a 45-28 victory over the Ospreys at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. The high-scoring match featured seven tries for the hosts, led by a first-half hat-trick from winger Aitzol Arenzana-King.

Ulster established an early lead, going up 14-0 within seven minutes. While the Ospreys managed to stay competitive through tries from Rhys Davies and Sam Parry, Ulster maintained control. In addition to Arenzana-King's three scores, Ulster saw tries from Conor McKee, David McCann, and a second-half brace from Chay Mullins.

The match served as a vital preparation for both sides ahead of the United Rugby Championship season, which begins in two weeks.

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Affidea Stadium · Aitzol Arenzana-King · Ospreys · Ulster

Sources

Seven Ulster tries end the Ospreys' pre-season, but Mark Jones got what he needed into the legs [swanseabaynews.com]
Arenzana-King bags first-half hat-trick as Ulster beat Ospreys in Belfast [www.the42.ie]