Guinness PRO12
Taulupe Faletau's Dragons return ends in defeat by Ulster
ESPN Staff
November 8, 2015
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Ulster resisted the Dragons' last-ditch onslaught to secure a much-needed 19-12 Guinness Pro12 victory at Rodney Parade.

The Dragons were 9-6 ahead at half-time thanks to three Dorian Jones penalties against two from Ulster fly-half Paddy Jackson.

Ulster scrum-half Paul Marshall grabbed the only try of the match after the break, with Jackson converting and booting two more penalties against one final Dragons penalty from replacement full-back Jason Tovey.

The match was the first home appearance by Dragons back-rower Taulupe Faletau since the World Cup and the speculation about a move to Aviva Premiership outfit Bath in the past weeks, which was ended when Wales head coach Warren Gatland blocked a transfer.

However, Faletau's return would end in defeat despite the Dragons pounding the Ulster line in the dying minutes. A three-minute offensive from the Welshmen was only resisted by an outstanding Ulster defensive effort to prevent a try and secure their fourth victory of the league season.

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