Ulster beat Ospreys to progress in Challenge Cup

Ulster beat Ospreys to progress in Challenge CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Playing with the wind in the second half, Ulster overturned a half-time deficit to progress to the quarter-finalsByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished3 minutes agoECPR Challenge CupUlster 28 (14)Tries: Izuchukwu, McCann, Stockdale, Timoney Cons: Doak (4)Ospreys 24 (17)Tries: Morgan-Williams, Kasende, Penalty try Cons: Edwards (2), Pen: EdwardsAn efficient Ulster side saw off Ospreys 28-24 in an enthralling contest at the Affidea Stadium to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.Ospreys, who have reached the last eight of this competition in the past two seasons, led 17-14 at the break after tries from Reuben Morgan-Williams and Dan Kasende.But with the wind behind them in the second half, Richie Murphy's side fought back with Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney crossing to give Ulster a narrow win despite Ospreys having a late try disallowed.They will now look forward to a home quarter-final tie against La Rochelle which will be played on Friday, 10 April in Belfast.Second-half showing helps Ulster throughImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Stockdale crossed early in the second half to spark Ulster's turnaroundIn a game played in blustery conditions as a result of Storm Dave in Belfast, early pressure from Ulster told as after numerous phases, the returning Cormac Izuchukwu crashed over for the opening try on four minutes.Ospreys responded well to going behind and, playing with the wind, they got their first try on nine minutes as Morgan-Williams jinked his way over after a patient move from the Welsh side.Mark Jones' side then went ahead on 20 minutes with Morgan-Williams again at the heart of it as he peeled off a driving maul and fed Kasende, who evaded the challenge of Stuart McCloskey and crossed.Edwards stretched their advantage to 10 points with a penalty before Ulster hit back with a second try before the break.They eventually broke Ospreys...