Mike Lowry and David McCann both scored two tries apiece to help Ulster claim a 49-26 bonus-point win over Dragons at Kingspan Stadium - but the Men of Gwent did emerge with creditable point for their efforts in Ireland.
Ulster ran in seven tries to register a vital and convincing victory, with Will Addison, Harry Sheridan and Nick Timoney also crossing for the home side.
John Cooney converted all seven touchdowns for the hosts while the battling Dragons managed a bonus point of their own after being awarded a late penalty try to go with scores from James Benjamin, Matthew Screech and Brodie Coghlan.
