# 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.
- Title: Ulster fight back to draw 26-26 with Munster · BBC Sport
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/ckvg6l4yv498o
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:38:35.088+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ulster, munster, united rugby championship, irish derby, belfast, rugby union, sports
## 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
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
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.
## Key takeaway

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.