Ulster extended their unbeaten run to 16 with yet another win in West England. The Dragons capatilised on a couple of Ulster mistakes in the first half to stay in the game but Ulster with superior skills and confidence pulled away in the second half to secure a bonus point win.

The Ulster scrum and lineout failed to fire for much of the game but Ulster's backs always looked menacing with Paddy, Bart and Bryn all combining well to make ground at every opportunity.

Yet again McCall made good use of the bench and Ulster really are becoming a force to be reckoned with this year.

Ulster's scores came from Bryn (2), Campbell and Maxi and all four were well worked efforts. The FRU Man of the Match was Bryn who really is worth a call up to the national side based on his early season form.

It has since been pointed out that it was Declan Fitzpatrick that scored and not Kieran Campbell see Letters to the Editor below.

''The Front Row Union could do well to scrutinise Tom Court's membership. Not only does the former Queensland Red tight head boast a degree in psychology and postgraduate Diploma in organisational psychology, but the 24 year old's favourite pastime is reading and cites controversial British Indian essayist and fiction writer Salman Rushdie as his favourite writer'' Gavin Mairs. Belfast Telegraph

Late last night the local Chapter of the Grand Lodge of the Front Row Union – FRU ( NI ) 123 --met to consider the damaging implications of the above comments which were contained in an article published in a local daily newspaper .The meeting, which was lengthy, heated and at times sweaty, lasted until well after midnight, prompting one erudite FRU member to highlight that they were indeed ''Midnight's Children'' !!

After the meeting the following statement was released by a FRU Spokesman.

"While the FRU welcomes the publicity afforded to Ulster Rugby in general and in particular the focus on our new Antipodean member, Mr Thomas Court, we strongly resent the unmistakable implication in the article that other FRU members are - in general - a few

Send your letters here.

Master,

Re: Your reference to "trying to find a humorous article on the Prologue website" - Definitely a case of "Ooh, err, missus - titter ye not!"

Yours etc

L. Urcio
Ed - Now I think that's enough mentions for the Prologue. They may get 10 hits this week with all the publicity.

Dear Eejitor,

I know you may be under severe pressure from the "do gooders and Graniard Readers of South Kensington and South Belfast" to make the FRU an inclusive organisation. However to credit the winning try in Saturday’s match report to a Jessie Back – Kieran Campbell* – when it was actually scored by a genuine FRU member – Declan Fitzpatrick – is tantamount to treason and taking political correctness too far !!! It will not be tolerated !!!!

Captain Black – Continuity FRU

* Kieran Campbell - Top man, great break but still a Jessie !!
Ed - Oops of course it was Declan that scored after Kieran's break. Too many Magners by that stage I'm afraid.

Dear Eedie,

I note that every time the 'boys' and huns on tour have an article in your e-steamed rag they accompany it with a group pic which is usually about 6 months out of date as if trying to remind everyone they actually exist. Unlike the legendary grousebeaters who have no need for such bogus publicity and are never ever pictured together in one place at any one time.

Yours,

G. Bater.
Ed - While some of the Hounds pictures may be a bit dated I can assure you that the BOT picture in Issue 25 was taken on the 2nd Sept. Expect more up to date pics from the Edinburgh trip next week.

The Grousebeaters are pleased to announce their first away outing of the new season. The whole crew, with the exception of Ballpark who will be left behind to mind the pigs, will be joining the URSC gathering in the “Rosie”. This has created some confusion as we were convinced that the “Rosie” was rather nearer to Ravers than Murrayfield, but we’re just doing as we’re told,

There is a rumour, probably put out somewhat spuriously by URSC on Tour, that Chairman Kimble will be supplying drinks to all fans before the match. Well if Ulster Rugby doesn’t want the tackle-bags, I think we can all agree Mr Kimble’s gesture of goodwill towards us all is a most suitable means of using up Club funds. I would hope that even Cockaleekie ,or whatever his name is, is well impressed.

However, we remain more than a bit suspicious that this is merely a false promise, made solely with the hope it will encourage more people to turn up. As a result, we are bringing £3.50 to cover our own drinks just in case. (Booms is bringing £1.50 – but he’s from Ballyclare).

The Hounds will be meeting at the Hound's Edinburgh Club House, Rutland Hotel at 4pm on Friday 15th September, where we will hydrate and carb up the body for the hard training session ahead. The PACK as always will lead the way. We will be meeting up with our Scottish based Brethren there; Wolf, The Bull, Fishy McBride & Monsieur Moore.

Anyone else going to the Gunners game and would like to joy us in a bit of light refreshment and craic is more than welcome. After the game we will be attending our other club house, the Edinburgh Men's Social Club aka The Western Bar, to discuss the finer details of the game.

If it is your first time in Edinburgh the Rutland Hotel is situated on the corner of Shandwick place and Lothian Rd, at the end of Princess Street. Not the Waverley Bridge/Train Station end.

Hound.