Ulster fight back to draw 26-26 with Munster

Ulster scored four tries in the second half to earn a 26-26 draw against Munster in a thrilling United Rugby Championship Irish derby in Belfast.

Oct 10, 2026

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Ulster fight back to draw 26-26 with Munster

Ulster scored four tries in the second half to earn a 26-26 draw against Munster in a thrilling United Rugby Championship Irish derby in Belfast.

In brief

Ulster scored four tries in the second half to earn a 26-26 draw against Munster in a thrilling United Rugby Championship Irish derby in Belfast. Ulster came from 26-5 down at half-time to draw 26-26 with Munster in a United Rugby Championship Irish derby, earning a second successive draw but still seeking their first…

Munster dominate first half

Munster dominate first half

Munster scored four tries in the first half to lead Ulster 26-5 at the break. Alex Kendellen scored twice, with tries also from Marnus van der Merwe and Dan Kelly.

Stockdale marks 150th appearance

Jacob Stockdale scored a superb solo try in the first half to mark his 150th appearance for Ulster, but Munster's dominance continued through their pack.

Ulster introduce fresh legs

Richie Murphy brought on Tom McAllister, James McNabney, Tom O'Toole and Matthew Devine at half-time. O'Toole looked especially sharp on his first appearance of the season.

Stockdale scores again

Stockdale scores again

Jacob Stockdale's second try came after Tom O'Toole's surge forward created an opening for Rob Baloucoune to tee him up near the line.

McCann cuts the gap

David McCann scored following a period of sustained pressure to bring Ulster to within a score of Munster before the final minutes.

McCloskey levels it late

McCloskey levels it late

Stuart McCloskey touched down three minutes from time after Munster fly-half Charlie O'Shea kicked a penalty short. Jack Murphy converted to make it 26-26.

Second draw in a row

Ulster's draw is their second successive result after last week's 33-33 tie with Glasgow. They travel to Zebre for the Challenge Cup on 17 October.

What it means

Ulster came from 26-5 down at half-time to draw 26-26 with Munster in a United Rugby Championship Irish derby, earning a second successive draw but still seeking their first win of the season.

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