John Cooney kicked a last-gasp penalty for the second successive week as Ulster left it late to beat Pro14 rivals Edinburgh.
After negotiating an exit from his contract with Scotland, Dan McFarland will take the head coaching reins at Ulster.
Australia international back Henry Speight has joined Ulster on a short-term contract ahead of their Pro14 campaign beginning.
Jared Payne has ended his playing career on medical advice and will take up a role as defence coach at Ulster.
The departing Dan Biggar became the leading Pro14 points scorer but he was unable to stop UIster sealing a Champions Cup place.
Andrew Trimble is to hang up his boots after a 13-year career with Ulster and Ireland, the winger racking up 70 international caps.
Dan McFarland will vacate his role as Scotland's assistant head coach to take the top job at Pro14 side Ulster.
Nick Timoney's last-gasp try secured Ulster a crucial bonus-point victory over Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll believes the IRFU had "no option" in their decision to sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
The decision to terminate the deals of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding has been met with sadness by the Ulster players and staff.
Ireland and Ulster pair Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have had their contracts terminated.
Edinburgh were beaten at home by Ulster in the Pro14, while the Ospreys thumped Connacht in Swansea.
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were cleared of rape charges at Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday.
Iain Henderson has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union until June 2021.
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Leinster's big win on Saturday did not quell Scarlets as they kept pace in the Pro14, while Benetton Treviso's promising form was ended.