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Ulster Rugby's Champions Cup Dreams Shattered by Harlequins: A Recap of the Thrilling Showdown

Champions Cup - Dan Soper - Harlequins - Iain Henderson - Louis Lynagh - Ulster Rugby

Ulster Rugby faces a devastating defeat against Harlequins in the Champions Cup, leaving fans in shock and players with a bitter taste of defeat. Dive into the action-packed showdown at the Twickenham Stoop!

Ulster Rugby's Champions Cup journey turned into a rollercoaster of emotions as they faced off against Harlequins in a crucial match-up. The game was filled with intense moments as both teams battled it out on the field, but it was Harlequins who emerged victorious with a resounding 47-19 win. Despite the valiant efforts of Ulster skipper Iain Henderson and the team, they found themselves outplayed and outscored by a rampaging Harlequins side.

Louis Lynagh stole the show with his sensational solo try that left the crowd in awe. The thrilling match saw Ulster struggle to keep up with the pace and precision of Harlequins' attack, ultimately leading to their heartbreaking defeat. As the final whistle blew, Ulster's hopes of advancing in the Champions Cup were dashed, leaving them to regroup and refocus for future competitions.

In the aftermath of the devastating loss, Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper expressed the deep disappointment felt by the team. Despite the hurtful exit, he assured fans that the players are determined to bounce back stronger. The defeat serves as a learning experience for Ulster, pushing them to strive for greater success in the future.

As Ulster reflects on their challenging journey in the Champions Cup, one thing is certain – the resilience and spirit of the team will drive them to come back stronger in the next season. The defeat against Harlequins may have been a setback, but it will fuel Ulster's determination to rise above and conquer future challenges on the rugby field.

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Ulster will fight for Champions Cup lives against Harlequins, roars ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Ulster skipper Iain Henderson wants to see his side fight out of the corner they've backed themselves into in the Champions Cup.

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Rampant Harlequins thrash Ulster t claim bonus-point win (Telegraph.co.uk)

Louis Lynagh claimed two of four tries scored against the run of play at the Stoop, his first a sensational solo score that started on his own 22 and left four ...

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Champions Cup recap: Ulster well beaten by Harlequins (RTE.ie)

Ulster's Champions Cup campaign comes to an end after a thumping loss at The Stoop.

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From bad to worse to abysmal – embarrassing Ulster thrashed by ... (Independent.ie)

Ulster are on the brink of Champions Cup elimination after a calamitous performance against Harlequins in the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday afternoon.

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Harlequins 47-19 Ulster - Louis Lynagh Magic Stuns Ulster As Quins ... (RUCK.co.uk)

Harlequins have confirmed their spot in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup, after a high-scoring afternoon at the Twickenham Stoop.

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Ulster's Champions Cup hopes out of their hands after Harlequins ... (The Irish Times)

Louis Lynagh and Nick David both run in two tries in seven-try rout at The Stoop.

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Clinical Harlequins reach Champions Cup play-offs after putting ... (planetrugby.com)

Harlequins advanced to the Champions Cup's play-offs when they sealed a 47-19 win over Ulster at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

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Ulster's Champions Cup hopes shattered at Harlequins (RTE.ie)

Ulster's hopes of making the Investec Champions Cup knockout stages were ended as they fell to a 47-19 defeat at Harlequins on Saturday.

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Sorry Ulster crash out of Champions Cup as 'Quins run amok at The ... (The42)

ULSTER HAVE FALLEN into the Challenge Cup after a 47-19 thumping in their final Champions Cup pool game against Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop.

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Rampant Harlequins score seven tries to secure Champions Cup ... (Irish Examiner)

Harlequins through to last 16 but no guaranteed home tie. Ulster will have to wait to see if they will play in the Champions or Challenge Cup round of 16.

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Harlequins v Ulster: Five takeaways as forgotten England prospect ... (planetrugby.com)

Following Harlequins' 47-19 triumph over Ulster at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday, Planet Rugby picks out five takeaways from the action.

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Ulster consigned to Challenge Cup after Harlequins hammering (The Irish Times)

Seven-try defeat and Racing 92′s bonus-point victory over Cardiff end Champions Cup run.

Match Report | Harlequins 47-19 Ulster | Ulster Rugby (Ulster Rugby)

Ulster came to the Stoop knowing that qualification for the last 16 of the Champions Cup would be be sealed with a victory of.

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Rampant Harlequins score seven tries to secure Champions Cup ... (The Guardian)

An early Nick David try and fabulous Louis Lynagh solo effort set the tone for a swashbuckling 47-19 win over Ulster to book a spot in last 16.

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Dan Soper admits Ulster are 'hurting' after flat exit in seven-try mauling (Independent.ie)

Ulster assistant coach Dan Soper has promised supporters that the players are hurting “a lot more” than they are after a humbling European exit.

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Player Ratings: Difficult day for Ulster's wingers as Harlequins run riot (Independent.ie)

Here is how the Ulster players rated in the 47-19 defeat to Harlequins in the Champions Cup.

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