Ulster fight back to draw with Munster in thriller

Ulster mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a 26-26 draw against Munster in their United Rugby Championship clash at Affidea Stadium in Belfast on October 10, 2026. Munster dominated the opening half, earning a bonus point and building a 26-5 lead through two tries from Alex Kendellen alongside scores from Marnus van der Merwe and Dan Kelly, with JJ Hanrahan adding three conversions.

Jacob Stockdale sparked the hosts' resurgence with his second try of the match, followed by a score from David McCann. Stuart McCloskey powered over three minutes from full time, and Jack Murphy successfully converted to level the score and seal Ulster's second consecutive draw under head coach Richie Murphy.