Madigan magic seals dramatic comeback victory to set up derby decider in Dublin

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Fly-half Ian Madigan kicked Ulster into their first final since 2013 as his late penalty earned them a 22-19 win over Edinburgh in their Guinness Pro14 semi-final.

It was a dramatic comeback victory - they twice trailed by 12 points, 12-0 and 19-7. 

Madigan slotted the winning points with the last kick of the game at Murrayfield to send Ulster to this Saturday's final when they will face inter-pro rivals Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

Man of the match Rob Lyttle, Rob Herring and John Andrew all scored tries in the victory as Dan McFarlandโ€™s men won their first game since returning from lockdown.

The head coach hailed match-winner Madigan as a big time player:

Captain Billy Burns says it was an exceptional team performance:

 

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