Ulsters and the Stormers shared 76 points in a dramatic 38-38 draw.
Ulster were denied victory in the closing stages as they drew 38-38 with URC leaders the Stormers in Belfast.
The province played much of the game with 14 men after Iain Henderson was shown a red card, but still produced an outstanding attacking display.
Werner Kok scored a hat-trick for Ulster, while Zac Ward, Mike Lowry, and Eric O'Sullivan also crossed the line in a thrilling contest at the Kingspan Stadium.
A late Stormers penalty try rescued a draw, but ulster will take plenty of positives from another entertaining performance ahead of their Challenge Cup final.

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