Tonight, has been all about the Bordeaux bench and what they have brought; a real intensity, physicality and brutality, they have taken the Ulster pack on in the second half and single handedly swatted Ulster aside.

  • Ulster 19-35 Bordeaux

    Momentum has now firmly swung in Bordeaux's direction.

    A lineout throw goes awry and Ulster have the scrum, but with only six minutes to go the hosts can only hope to chase a bonus point.

  • 'Sensational counter-attack'

    Ulster 19-35 Bordeaux

    Tony McWhirter
    1999 Ulster European Cup winner on BBC Radio Ulster

    Sensational counter-attack, Ulster caught in possession and that is what Bordeaux can do to you.

  • converted try

    Converted try: Ulster 19-35 Bordeaux

    Louis Bielle-Biarrey

    Another try for Bordeaux after a brilliant counter attack.

    One end of the pitch to the other and when the ball went wide to Louis Bielle-Biarrey it was inevitable the speedster was going to sprint over.

    Mateo Garcia adds the extras.

  • Bordeaux try 'almost inevitable'

    Ulster 19-28 Bordeaux

    Tony McWhirter
    1999 Ulster European Cup winner on BBC Radio Ulster

    That was almost inevitable, Ulster were unable to slow Bordeaux down.

  • converted try

    Converted try: Ulster 19- 28 Bordeaux

    Guido Petti (Mateo Garcia con)

    Another try for Bordeaux as the French side come alive.

    The visitors work the ball wide to Damien Penaud demonstrates his skill with a deft inside to second-row Guido Petti who stretches his legs and sprints over for the try.

    Mateo Garcia nails the conversion to extend his side's lead.

  • Ulster 19-21 Bordeaux

    Bordeaux attacking with intent in Ulster's 22 but the hosts turn it over.

    Dave Shanahan tries to clear his lines but it's kept in play by Matéo Garcia.

    The visitors still attacking but Ulster battling to slow the ball down.

  • 'Something out of nothing'

    Ulster 19-21 Bordeaux

    Tony McWhirter
    1999 Ulster European Cup winner on BBC Radio Ulster

    Something out of nothing for Bordeaux, that is as easy as they come untouched in the corner, a brilliant score.

  • try

    Try: Ulster 19-21 Bordeaux

    Damien Penaud (Joey Carberry con)

    Try for Bordeaux from winger Damien Penaud!

    The winger makes it look easy as he strolls over in the corner to touch down.

    Bordeaux work the ball to the left before switching direction and swinging the ball out to Penaud in the corner.

    Joey Carberry slots a difficult conversion to give his side a narrow lead.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Ulster scrambling back in defence as Bordeaux attack with urgency in the host's 22.

    Relentless attack from Bordeaux. Can they capitalise on their territory?

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    What a carry from Stuart McCloskey!

    Ulster on the front foot again as they use the full width of the pitch to attack.

    Dave Shanahan helping to speed the game up with quick ruck ball.

    However, Bordeaux force a penalty at the breakdown and Ulster are stopped in their tracks.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Bordeaux swing the ball wide, but a forward means Ulster are off the hook.

    Frustrating for the visitors as Ulster prepare to put the ball into the scrum.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Ulster win a scrum penalty.

    A big moment for the hosts against the French side's powerful pack.

    After disrupting a lineout, Ulster now have the put-in to their own scrum and win another penalty.

    Really important couple of minutes for Ulster who now have the momentum.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Werner Kok does well to chase back and tackle the dangerous Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

    The offload goes into the hands of Mike Lowry who is dragged into touch after his vital interception.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Ulster now going through the phases in midfield.

    A counter-ruck from Bordeaux followed by a counter-ruck from Ulster as the ball changes hands.

    However, the TMO has spotted a neck-roll at the ruck and the referee goes back for a Bordeaux penalty.

  • Warwick has to 'shore up' Ulster scrum

    Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Tony McWhirter
    1999 Ulster European Cup winner on BBC Radio Ulster

    Warwick has a job to do for Ulster, he needs to cause some mayhem in there and more importantly, shore up his own scrum.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Patient build-up from Bordeaux as they look dangerous in Ulster's half, but great work from Nick Timoney at the breakdown yields a timely penalty for the hosts.

    Cormac Izuchukwu is receiving treatment as Andy Warwick replaces Eric O'Sullivan at loosehead prop.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Bordeaux have the scrum and win a penalty.

    Ulster feeling the pressure from the powerful Bordeaux pack.

    The visitors clear the ball and now have the lineout.

  • Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    Ball turned over and Maxime Lucu box-kicks to Mike Lowry, who surges forward.

    Dave McCann with a powerful carry, putting his side on the front foot.

    Ulster now in Bordeaux's half, but a knock-on from Aidan Morgan halts their progress.

  • Second half

    Ulster 19-14 Bordeaux

    The second half is underway in Belfast.

    Ulster with possession inside Bordeaux's half.