Ulster

28 - 3

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zac Ward bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

78'

Conor McKee comes on.

78'

Nathan Doak comes off.

78'

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

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Barron being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Bryn Ward scores the try from close range.

71'

Munster Rugby sub Sean O'Brien comes onto the field.

64'

Alex Nankivell departs for Munster Rugby.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub David McCann comes onto the field.

60'

Cormac Izuchukwu departs for Ulster Rugby.

60'

Ulster Rugby sub Jude Postlethwaite comes onto the field.

60'

Stuart McCloskey departs for Ulster Rugby.

60'

What a run here by Zac Ward as they get over the gainline!

57'

Scott Wilson comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Tom O'Toole leaves the field.

56'

Rob Herring comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Tom Stewart leaves the field.

56'

Tony Butler comes on for Munster Rugby.

56'

Mike Haley leaves the field.

56'

Harry Sheridan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Iain Henderson leaves the field.

56'

Nathan Doak has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Jake Flannery.

54'

What a run here by Jake Flannery as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Werner Kok.

54'

Eric O'Sullivan comes on.

52'

Angus Bell comes off.

52'

Jack O'Donoghue comes on.

50'

Alex Kendellen comes off.

50'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Coughlan getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paddy Patterson being replaced.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor Bartley getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ala'alatoa being replaced.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Loughman getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Josh Wycherley being replaced.

48'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jake Flannery getting some game time.

48'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Stockdale being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Nathan Doak adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tom Stewart dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Jacob Stockdale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Bryn Ward makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Zac Ward makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Werner Kok makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as JJ Hanrahan kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak adds the points for Ulster Rugby.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as JJ Hanrahan bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

18'

Munster Rugby sub Brian Gleeson comes onto the field.

11'

John Hodnett departs for Munster Rugby.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Werner Kok took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Nathan Doak has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Mike Adamson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Munster 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 2nd January 2026, 11:45am PST 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Mike Adamson

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Doak

28 - 3

71'

Ward

26 - 3

71'

Flannery

21 - 3

54'

Doak

16 - 3

48'

Stewart

14 - 3

47'

Doak

9 - 3

42'

Half Time

Hanrahan

27'

6 - 3

Doak

6 - 0

24'

Doak

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

70%

Draw

Munster

28%

Ruck-Won by Jean Kleyn

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

51%

3-6 secs

37%

40%

6+ secs

16%

116

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

66'

68'

73'

Ulster

Munster

Ulster vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Munster in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Fri 2nd January 2026 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST on SuperSport, 08:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of 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 3rd and Ulster in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Munster Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.