GUNNERS ON TOP AFTER ACT OF GOD.Ulster 13 Edinburgh 16 EDINBURGH stand-off Phil Godman Phil Godman, nicknamed ' "Mad Phil" was born May 20, 1982 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Educated at Merchiston Castle School where he captained the rugby union side to victory in the Scottish Schools Cup. He signed a professional contract with Newcastle Falcons after leaving Merchiston. was the hero in Belfast after his late drop goal made it three Magners League wins in a row for the Gunners. The Scots' flowing rugby that secured wins over Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues (Welsh: Gleision Caerdydd) are one of the four professional Welsh rugby union teams. Based in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, the team play at Cardiff Arms Park and are owned by Cardiff Rugby Football Club. and Connacht was posted missing for large periods at Ravenhill but ultimately their latest win could prove crucial. After a scrappy start from both sides Ulster stepped up the pressure and deservedly broke the deadlock in the 16th minute when flanker Steven Ferris crossed the try line. Ian Humphreys' conversion drifted wide. But four minutes later Ulster created another touchdown - full-back Clinton Schifcofske Clinton Schifcofske (born November 10, 1975 in Moranbah, QLD) is an Australian rugby union player for the Queensland Reds in the Super 14 competition. Clinton previously played rugby league for the Parramatta Eels and the South Queensland Crushers before the club disbanded and he finishing in style. Gunners burst back to life with a try by flying Dutchman Tim Visser Tim Visser (born May 29 1987 in Zeewolde) is a Dutch rugby union footballer. He is currently playing for the Newcastle Falcons. He made his competitive debut for the Falcons on September 8 2006 against Worcester, coming on as a substitute and grabbing the winning try. and Chris Paterson converted to narrow the gap to three points. Before the break Humphreys kicked a penalty at the other end. Soon after the restart Rob Moffat called on Mike Blair to replace Greig Laidlaw and Allan Jacobsen wedged himself into the front row for Geoff Cross. Ulster also decided to inject experience into their midfield as Paddy Wallace deputised for Humphreys. The drama level rose when Humphreys was sinbinned and Paterson stroked over a penalty to make it a threepoint margin. Then with 12 minutes left on the clock he was on target again to tie the scores. And that left the stage clear for Godman's clincher. CAPTION(S): FERRIS STEAL: Chris Paterson is hauled down by Stephen Ferris |
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