Six-try Ulster secure bonus point against Zebre

Ulster run in six tries on their way to a 40-21 bonus-point win over Zebre in Parma to open their European Challenge Cup campaign.

Jacob Stockdale scored one of Ulster's six tries in victory against Zebre

Tries: Licata, Ortombina, Montemauri Cons: Giacomo, Montemauri (2)

Tries: Walker (2), Stockdale, McCann, Lowry, Moloney Cons: Doak (3), Benson (2)

Recent academy graduate Henry Walker shone on his first competitive start for Richie Murphy's side as he scored two tries for the province and showed great promise in the front row against a tenacious Zebre outfit.

Last season's beaten finalists took a 19-0 lead with Jacob Stockdale also crossing in between Walker's first-half double.

Zebre clawed their way back into the contest in the second half but the visitors finished strongly to keep hold of their bonus point.

Ulster's defence was called into action in the opening exchanges of the game after a set-piece play from a Zebre line-out gave the hosts a dangerous chance before the effort was held up.

Source: BBC Sport