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McFarland calls on Ulster players to get their heads up after defeat to Leinster

Paul McIntyre

United Rugby Championship: Leinster 38 Ulster 29 FOURTEEN-man Leinster turned on the style in the second half to see off Ulster at the RDS on Saturday night.

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