Record-breaking Rob Herring wants more for Ulster

When Ulster were awarded their decisive penalty in the final play of Friday's 21-14 win against Munster in Belfast, it was appropriately Rob Herring who emerged from the ruck with the ball.

The hooker came up with a big moment on his own big night, as he payed a record 230th game for the province, moving past the mark which had been jointly held by Darren Cave and Andrew Trimble.

It's 11 years since a then-22-year-old Herring arrived in Belfast from South Africa, and the Ireland international was in reflective mood after putting his name into the Ulster rugby history books.

"When I started here I never thought I'd have that record," he said after the win against Munster.

"An Interpro game against Munster, it wasn't about me, it's about the team, just doing the best I can and helping us get the win. It was a great game to be coming back into, Kingspan and Friday night lights.

"It's been brilliant, I love playing for this province. I've been here a long time now, my daughter was born here. We're fully settled here. It's a great group of guys, you come into work and you really enjoy what we do.

"To be a part of that, I've a few more years in me yet hopefully but I'm loving my time at the moment."

The record 230th game has been in the post for a while, with Herring having not featured for Ulster since the URC quarter-final defeat to Connacht back in May.

The 33-year-old was wearing a personalised jersey on the night which had been embroidered to honour the occasion, and he says the province had arranged for his daughter Millie to present him with the shirt before the game.

"I had no idea that was happening. It one way to get a little bit emotional before games but it was a nice touch from the staff to organise that.

"She [Millie]