Ulster 19 - 26 Connacht

Full time

20 Mar 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

Affidea Stadium

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Connacht Rugby claimed a narrow victory over Ulster Rugby with a score of 26-19. Sean Jansen opened the scoring for Connacht with a well-timed try in the 18th minute, followed by a successful conversion from Sean Naughton. Ulster responded quickly through Nathan Doak, who scored a try and converted it, bringing them back into the match. Finlay Bealham's try for Connacht in the 56th minute extended their lead, but Ulster fought back with a try from Angus Bell in the 75th minute. Despite Ulster's efforts, Connacht sealed the game with a final try from Finn Treacy. Naughton’s kicking proved crucial, as he successfully converted multiple tries. The match showcased intense competition, with Connacht managing to secure their victory despite a strong performance from Ulster.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 11.7°C (Feels like 11.5°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 4.9 km/h, gusting to 9.0 km/h Humidity: 74% Cloud Cover: 69%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
5'

Substitution

Ethan McIlroy on for Mike Lowry · Ulster
18'

Try

Sean Jansen · Connacht

0 - 5
18'

Substitution

Paul Boyle on for Josh Murphy · Connacht
19'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

0 - 7
20'

Substitution

Bryn Ward on for Marcus Rea · Ulster
23'

Try

Nathan Doak · Ulster

5 - 7
24'

Conversion

Nathan Doak · Ulster

7 - 7
29'

Substitution

Josh Murphy on for Paul Boyle · Connacht
32'

Substitution

Marcus Rea on for Bryn Ward · Ulster
37'

Yellow Card

Finlay Bealham · Connacht
Halftime 7 - 7
Second Half
41'

Substitution

Sam Illo on for Sean Jansen · Connacht
47'

Substitution

Sean Jansen on for Sam Illo · Connacht
47'

Yellow Card Complete

Finlay Bealham · Connacht
50'

Substitution

Tom O'Toole on for Scott Wilson · Ulster
50'

Substitution

Bryn Ward on for Marcus Rea · Ulster
50'

Substitution

Ben Murphy on for Colm Reilly · Connacht
50'

Substitution

Josh Ioane on for Jack Carty · Connacht
54'

Substitution

Matthew Dalton on for Iain Henderson · Ulster
56'

Try

Finlay Bealham · Connacht

7 - 12
57'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

7 - 14
58'

Substitution

Rob Herring on for Tom Stewart · Ulster
58'

Substitution

Sam Crean on for Angus Bell · Ulster
58'

Substitution

Peter Dooley on for Billy Bohan · Connacht
58'

Substitution

Niall Murray on for Joe Joyce · Connacht
60'

Try

Finn Treacy · Connacht

7 - 19
62'

Substitution

Conor McKee on for Nathan Doak · Ulster
62'

Substitution

Jonny Scott on for Ethan McIlroy · Ulster
62'

Substitution

Paul Boyle on for Josh Murphy · Connacht
64'

Try

Zac Ward · Ulster

12 - 19
65'

Substitution

Matt Victory on for Dave Heffernan · Connacht
67'

Try

Finn Treacy · Connacht

12 - 24
69'

Conversion

Sean Naughton · Connacht

12 - 26
70'

Substitution

Josh Murphy on for Sean Jansen · Connacht
72'

Substitution

John Devine on for Bundee Aki · Connacht
72'

Substitution

Angus Bell on for Sam Crean · Ulster
75'

Try

Angus Bell · Ulster

19 - 26
75'

Conversion

Jack Murphy · Ulster

14 - 26
Fulltime 19 - 26

Player ratings

Ulster

15 Mike Lowry –
14 Werner Kok 6.6
13 Jacob Stockdale 7.5
12 Ben Carson 6.1
11 Zac Ward 8.1
10 Jack Murphy 5.3
9 Nathan Doak 7.7
1 Angus Bell 7.8
2 Tom Stewart 7.5
3 Scott Wilson 6.2
4 Iain Henderson 5.6
5 Joe Hopes 6.2
6 David McCann 6.6
7 Marcus Rea 6.2
8 Juarno Augustus 7.6
16 Rob Herring 6.4
17 Sam Crean 5.7
18 Tom O'Toole 6.6
19 Matthew Dalton 6.8
20 Bryn Ward 7.6
21 Conor McKee 6.0
22 Jonny Scott 6.1
23 Ethan McIlroy 6.7

Connacht

15 Sean Naughton 6.2
14 Shane Jennings 6.5
13 Cathal Forde 6.5
12 Bundee Aki 8.0
11 Finn Treacy 10.0
10 Jack Carty 7.0
9 Colm Reilly 6.4
1 Billy Bohan 7.2
2 Dave Heffernan 8.7
3 Finlay Bealham 6.6
4 Joe Joyce 7.0
5 Darragh Murray 7.0
6 Josh Murphy 7.2
7 Cian Prendergast 7.5
8 Sean Jansen 8.9
16 Matt Victory 7.0
17 Peter Dooley 6.5
18 Sam Illo –
19 Niall Murray 6.7
20 Paul Boyle 7.0
21 Ben Murphy 6.4
22 Josh Ioane 6.7
23 John Devine –