Connacht

26 - 7

Full Time

Munster

Connacht vs Munster

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Peter Martin has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Nankivell bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shayne Bolton bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

77'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ben O'Donovan getting some game time.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Craig Casey being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Sean Jansen scores the try from close range.

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Jack Carty coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Josh Ioane coming off.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Conor Bartley coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Ala'alatoa coming off.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Matthew Devine coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Ben Murphy coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as JJ Hanrahan successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Craig Casey scores the try from close range.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Craig Casey took full advantage.

67'

Jack O'Donoghue sets up the try.

67'

Connacht Rugby sub Paul Boyle comes onto the field.

61'

Shamus Hurley-Langton departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

What a run here by Shayne Bolton as they get over the gainline!

57'

Joe Joyce comes on.

54'

Josh Murphy comes off.

54'

Sean O'Brien comes on.

53'

Thaakir Abrahams comes off.

53'

Josh Wycherley comes on.

53'

Jeremy Loughman comes off.

53'

Sean Naughton comes on.

53'

Harry West comes off.

53'

What a run here by Shamus Hurley-Langton as they get over the gainline!

52'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Bohan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham getting some game time.

47'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo being replaced.

47'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Brian Gleeson getting some game time.

47'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gavin Coombes being replaced.

47'

Harry West makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jack O'Donoghue coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The Connacht Rugby maul pushes over the tryline as Shamus Hurley-Langton scores.

33'

Trouble here as Cian Prendergast breaches the defence.

29'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lee Barron getting some game time.

24'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Hodnett being replaced.

24'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoin de Buitlear getting some game time.

21'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin being replaced.

21'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Shayne Bolton

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shayne Bolton bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Sam Gilbert.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bundee Aki bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

17'

Red Card

Diarmuid Barron (Munster Rugby) is shown the red card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Shane Jennings took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert converts the try.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben Murphy leads to a try for Connacht Rugby

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Murphy took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry West goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Peter Martin blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Munster 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 9th May 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

26 - 7

72'

Jansen

24 - 7

71'

Hanrahan

68'

19 - 7

Casey

67'

19 - 5

Half Time

Gilbert

19 - 0

34'

Hurley-Langton

17 - 0

33'

Bolton

12 - 0

20'

Barron

15'

7 - 0

Gilbert

7 - 0

12'

Murphy

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

61%

3-6 secs

41%

32%

6+ secs

13%

138

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

65'

66'

70'

Connacht

Munster

Connacht vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Sat 9th May 2026 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Connacht won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Munster in 5th and Connacht in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Connacht vs Munster Squads

The official squads for Connacht vs Munster will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.