Cardiff Blues end Connacht seven-game Pro12 win streak

Cardiff Blues ended a run of seven consecutive Pro12 defeats by beating leaders Connacht 20-16 at Cardiff Arms Park.

Danny Wilson's team got off to a great start when Manoa Vosawai scored the first try of the night, but Ian Porter went over for the Irish side soon after " though the scrum-half's conversion was unsuccessful.

The returning Eoin McKeon's try put Connacht ahead, but Porter again failed to convert, finally making a successful kick with a penalty after Rhys Patchell had brought Cardiff level.

Patchell missed a penalty early in the second half, but converted following a Tom James try to put Cardiff 17-13 up.

The fly-half and Jack Carty exchanged penalties, though Pat Lam's team were unable to extend their club record to seven consecutive Pro12 wins despite late pressure and territory.

Ulster moved above Edinburgh and up to fifth in the table with a 14-7 win over the Scottish team at the Kingspan Stadium.

The hosts were awarded a penalty try when referee Ian Davis deemed foul play stopped Ruan Pienaar going over.

Edinburgh " who on Friday announced coach Alan Solomons' had extended his contract until 2017 " missed a penalty before Rory Scholes crossed the line and Paddy Jackson converted to give Ulster a 14-0 lead at the interval.

Cornell du Preez went over to bring Edinburgh back into it early in the second half, but they were unable to build any momentum in a scrappy contest.

Luke Marshall was denied a late try after the television match official review showed an infringement during the build-up.