Ulster 26 - 26 Munster

Full time

10 Oct 2026

United Rugby Championship

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

Affidea Stadium

Ulster vs Munster head to head

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The match between Ulster Rugby and Munster Rugby ended in a thrilling 26-26 draw at Affidea Stadium. Munster took an early lead with tries from Kendellen and van der Merwe, showcasing their attacking prowess. Ulster responded through Stockdale, but Munster continued to dominate, with Dan Kelly and a second try from Kendellen extending their advantage to 24-5 by halftime. After the break, Ulster's determination shone through as they rallied with tries from Stockdale, McCann, and McCloskey, bringing the score to 26-26. Jack Murphy's conversions were crucial in keeping Ulster in contention. Both teams displayed resilience and skill, making it a captivating contest. Ultimately, they shared the spoils in a match that highlighted both teams' strengths and fighting spirit.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 13.5°C (Feels like 8.5°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 22.1 km/h, gusting to 45.2 km/h Humidity: 70% Cloud Cover: 73%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
8'

Try

Alex Kendellen · Munster

0 - 5
11'

Try

Jacob Stockdale · Ulster

5 - 5
14'

Try

Marnus van der Merwe · Munster

5 - 10
15'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

5 - 12
17'

Substitution

David McCann on for Eli Snyman · Ulster
28'

Yellow Card

Cormac Izuchukwu · Ulster
31'

Try

Dan Kelly · Munster

5 - 17
31'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

5 - 19
38'

Yellow Card Complete

Cormac Izuchukwu · Ulster
39'

Try

Alex Kendellen · Munster

5 - 24
40'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan · Munster

5 - 26
40'

Substitution

Tom O'Toole on for Eric O'Sullivan · Ulster
40'

Substitution

Tom McAllister on for Keynan Knox · Ulster
40'

Substitution

James McNabney on for Juarno Augustus · Ulster
Halftime 5 - 26
Second Half
49'

Substitution

Matthew Devine on for Nathan Doak · Ulster
49'

Substitution

Jack Aungier on for Kieran Brookes · Munster
49'

Substitution

Brian Gleeson on for Gavin Coombes · Munster
52'

Try

Jacob Stockdale · Ulster

10 - 26
53'

Conversion

Jack Murphy · Ulster

12 - 26
53'

Substitution

John Hodnett on for Alex Kendellen · Munster
60'

Substitution

Michael Foy on for Evan O'Connell · Munster
65'

Substitution

Josh Wycherley on for Jeremy Loughman · Munster
65'

Substitution

Max Clein on for Marnus van der Merwe · Munster
67'

Try

David McCann · Ulster

17 - 26
68'

Conversion

Jack Murphy · Ulster

19 - 26
69'

Substitution

Charlie O'Shea on for JJ Hanrahan · Munster
72'

Substitution

Ben O'Donovan on for Craig Casey · Munster
76'

Try

Stuart McCloskey · Ulster

24 - 26
77'

Conversion

Jack Murphy · Ulster

26 - 26
79'

Substitution

Henry Walker on for Tom Stewart · Ulster
Fulltime 26 - 26

Player ratings

Ulster

15 Ethan McIlroy 7.6
14 Robert Baloucoune 7.4
13 Jamie Benson 7.1
12 Stuart McCloskey 10.0
11 Jacob Stockdale 8.2
10 Jack Murphy 6.3
9 Nathan Doak 6.3
1 Eric O'Sullivan 6.1
2 Tom Stewart 8.3
3 Keynan Knox 6.4
4 Ben Donnell 6.3
5 Eli Snyman 6.3
6 Cormac Izuchukwu 5.8
7 Nick Timoney 6.6
8 Juarno Augustus 6.5
16 Henry Walker –
17 Tom O'Toole 6.2
18 Tom McAllister 5.5
19 James McNabney 7.4
20 David McCann 7.8
21 Matthew Devine 6.0
22 Jake Flannery –
23 Chay Mullins –

Munster

15 Ben O'Connor 7.1
14 Shay McCarthy 6.2
13 Alex Nankivell 6.3
12 Dan Kelly 7.1
11 Sean O'Brien 6.8
10 JJ Hanrahan 6.6
9 Craig Casey 5.7
1 Jeremy Loughman 7.1
2 Marnus van der Merwe 7.4
3 Kieran Brookes 6.4
4 Evan O'Connell 6.7
5 Tadhg Beirne 6.7
6 Jack O'Donoghue 7.3
7 Alex Kendellen 7.4
8 Gavin Coombes 6.4
16 Max Clein 6.6
17 Josh Wycherley 5.8
18 Jack Aungier 6.6
19 Michael Foy 6.3
20 Brian Gleeson 6.7
21 Ben O'Donovan –
22 Charlie O'Shea 5.9
23 John Hodnett 6.5