Munster 41 - 14 Ulster

Full time

25 Apr 2026

United Rugby Championship

Stage: Regular Season Round 16

Thomond Park

Munster vs Ulster head to head

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Munster Rugby delivered a commanding performance against Ulster Rugby, winning 41-14 at Thomond Park. Ulster initially took the lead with a try from King, converted by Flannery. However, Munster responded swiftly, with Hodnett scoring three tries, showcasing his exceptional form. Kendellen also made a significant impact, adding two tries to the scoreline. JJ Hanrahan's accurate kicking ensured Munster capitalized on their scoring opportunities. Despite a brief fightback from Ulster through a try from Andrew, it was Munster's day as they maintained dominance throughout the match. This victory marked a strong statement from Munster after their previous loss to Ulster earlier in the year.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 18.0°C (Feels like 17.4°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 7.5 km/h, gusting to 15.2 km/h Humidity: 65% Cloud Cover: 84%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
3'

Substitution

Edwin Edogbo on for Jean Kleyn · Munster
12'

Try

Aitzol King · Ulster

0 - 5
12'

Conversion

Jake Flannery · Ulster

0 - 7
15'

Substitution

Jean Kleyn on for Edwin Edogbo · Munster
15'

Substitution

Jonny Scott on for Ben Carson · Ulster
16'

Substitution

Edwin Edogbo on for Jean Kleyn · Munster
22'

Yellow Card

Tom Brigg · Ulster
23'

Try

John Hodnett · Munster

5 - 7
28'

Try

John Hodnett · Munster

10 - 7
29'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

12 - 7
29'

Substitution

Dan Kelly on for Calvin Nash · Munster
30'

Substitution

Callum Reid on for Eric O'Sullivan · Ulster
32'

Yellow Card Complete

Tom Brigg · Ulster
39'

Substitution

Tom McAllister on for Bryan O'Connor · Ulster
Halftime 12 - 7
Second Half
43'

Substitution

Alex Kendellen on for Tom Farrell · Munster
45'

Substitution

Michael Ala'alatoa on for Oli Jager · Munster
46'

Try

Alex Kendellen · Munster

17 - 7
47'

Substitution

Lee Barron on for Diarmuid Barron · Munster
52'

Try

Alex Kendellen · Munster

24 - 7
52'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

19 - 7
53'

Substitution

Michael Milne on for Jeremy Loughman · Munster
53'

Substitution

Dave Shanahan on for Conor McKee · Ulster
53'

Substitution

Joe Hopes on for James McKillop · Ulster
54'

Try

John Hodnett · Munster

29 - 7
56'

Substitution

John Andrew on for James McCormick · Ulster
56'

Substitution

Marcus Rea on for Tom Brigg · Ulster
59'

Substitution

Brian Gleeson on for Tadhg Beirne · Munster
60'

Substitution

James Humphreys on for Mike Lowry · Ulster
64'

Try

John Andrew · Ulster

29 - 12
65'

Conversion

Jake Flannery · Ulster

29 - 14
67'

Try

John Hodnett · Munster

34 - 14
68'

Try

Alex Kendellen · Munster

39 - 14
69'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

41 - 14
69'

Substitution

Ben O'Donovan on for Craig Casey · Munster
Fulltime 41 - 14

Player ratings

Munster

15 Shane Daly 8.1
14 Calvin Nash 6.4
13 Tom Farrell 6.4
12 Alex Nankivell 8.0
11 Andrew Smith 7.4
10 JJ Hanrahan 6.5
9 Craig Casey 7.6
1 Jeremy Loughman 7.1
2 Diarmuid Barron 6.6
3 Oli Jager 7.1
4 Jean Kleyn –
5 Tadhg Beirne 5.8
6 Tom Ahern 7.0
7 John Hodnett 10.0
8 Gavin Coombes 8.0
16 Lee Barron 7.0
17 Michael Milne 6.6
18 Michael Ala'alatoa 6.2
19 Edwin Edogbo 6.7
20 Brian Gleeson 6.0
21 Ben O'Donovan 6.3
22 Dan Kelly 7.6
23 Alex Kendellen 8.3

Ulster

15 Mike Lowry 6.4
14 Aitzol King 8.4
13 Ethan McIlroy 8.6
12 Ben Carson 5.8
11 Ben Moxham 5.7
10 Jake Flannery 5.9
9 Conor McKee 6.2
1 Eric O'Sullivan 6.1
2 James McCormick 6.2
3 Bryan O'Connor 5.9
4 Harry Sheridan 6.9
5 Charlie Irvine 7.1
6 James McKillop 7.1
7 Tom Brigg 4.7
8 Lorcan McLoughlin 7.3
16 John Andrew 6.7
17 Callum Reid 5.9
18 Tom McAllister 6.2
19 Joe Hopes 6.0
20 Marcus Rea 5.7
21 Dave Shanahan 6.0
22 James Humphreys 5.7
23 Jonny Scott 6.7