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Munster gets URC quarterfinal redemption as Bulls fall short in Limerick

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls suffered their first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season after going down 22-26 to Munster in Limerick.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:50 PM
Munster gets URC quarterfinal redemption as Bulls fall short in Limerick
Key Things to Know
  • Munster defeated the Bulls 26-22 in a United Rugby Championship match in Limerick.
  • The result inflicted the Bulls' first defeat of the URC season.
  • Charlie O'Shea scored two tries and kicked three conversions for Munster.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Munster secured a 26-22 victory over the Bulls in a tight United Rugby Championship encounter in Limerick, handing the South African side their first defeat of the season. Ruan Vermaak and Francois Klopper scored first-half tries for the visitors, matched by Diarmuid Kilgallen and Charlie O'Shea for the hosts, leaving the scores level at the break.

O'Shea crossed again in the 55th minute before Alex Kendellen secured Munster's bonus point with a 68th-minute try. A late score from Bulls forward Jeandre Rudolph closed the gap, but the hosts held on until full-time.

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