Hastings added another three from a penalty as the hosts really began to turn the screw and after 17 phases of picking and going down the centre, the ball was whipped wide and some lightning hands in midfield released Tommy Seymour to trot over on the right.

A second failed conversion attempt from Hastings meant that Ulster trailed 20-7 at half-time and still had a chance to earn their first victory at Scotstoun since 2016.

SECOND HALF STYLE

But just minutes after the restart Zander Fagerson benefited from Ali Price’s sharp break and powered over from close range.

Ulster looked to have finally got themselves back into the game as Stockdale raced for the line but Seymour dived on the centre from behind as he crossed the line and knocked the ball to the floor.

Hastings nailed his second penalty of the night to make it 30-7 before he left the field and the hosts could see the end in sight.

Glasgow defended resolutely to keep the scoreline the same for the remainder of the match as Jonny Gray was named man of the match for his effort on his 100th appearance for the club.

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