Ulster fight back to draw with Munster in thriller — SkimNews
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- Munster built a 26-5 halftime lead through tries from Alex Kendellen (2), Marnus van der Merwe and Dan Kelly, appearing destined for a bonus-point away win in the URC Irish derby.
- Jacob Stockdale marked his 150th Ulster appearance with two tries, including a first-half solo effort that briefly cut the deficit before Munster reasserted control.
- Stuart McCloskey barged over three minutes from time and Jack Murphy's conversion leveled the match at 26-26, completing Ulster's comeback after David McCann also crossed in the second half.
- Cormac Izuchukwu was yellow-carded for Ulster in the first half, gifting Munster a numerical advantage that helped extend their lead to 26 points.
- Ulster remain without a URC win this season after two successive draws (33-33 with Glasgow last week) and an opening loss to Edinburgh.
- Ireland head coach Andy Farrell watched from the stands, with Munster boss Clayton McMillan admitting midweek that last season's 28-3 loss in Belfast "remains etched" in his memory.
Why it matters: Ulster's failure to land a winner leaves Richie Murphy's side chasing a first URC victory of the season after three rounds, while Munster — who appeared certain of a bonus-point away win — must reckon with a second-half collapse that undid Clayton McMillan's pre-match motivation to avenge last season's 28-3 Belfast defeat.
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