Munster

41 - 14

Full Time

Ulster

Munster vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Sam Grove-White has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shane Daly bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan McIlroy bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

75'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Ben O'Donovan coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Craig Casey coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Alex Kendellen leads to a try for Munster Rugby

68'

JJ Hanrahan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Munster Rugby results in a try for John Hodnett

67'

Dan Kelly sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Kelly took full advantage.

66'

Conversion

The Ulster Rugby supporters go wild as Jake Flannery successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

The Ulster Rugby pack has powered over for John Andrew to score the try.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub James Humphreys comes onto the field.

60'

Mike Lowry departs for Ulster Rugby.

60'

Brian Gleeson comes on for Munster Rugby.

57'

Tadhg Beirne leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Lee Barron as they get over the gainline!

57'

Marcus Rea comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

Tom Brigg leaves the field.

56'

John Andrew comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56'

James McCormick leaves the field.

56'

JJ Hanrahan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Munster Rugby results in a try for John Hodnett.

54'

That's a great try assist by Gavin Coombes.

54'

What a run here by Gavin Coombes as they get over the gainline!

54'

Dave Shanahan comes on.

53'

Conor McKee comes off.

53'

Joe Hopes comes on.

53'

James McKillop comes off.

53'

Michael Milne comes on.

53'

Jeremy Loughman comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Alex Kendellen from scoring as they record the try for Munster Rugby.

52'

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

52'

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

47'

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

47'

JJ Hanrahan has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

47'

Try

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

46'

Andrew Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ala'alatoa getting some game time.

45'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Oli Jager being replaced.

45'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming on.

43'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Farrell coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Ulster Rugby sub Tom McAllister comes onto the field.

39'

Bryan O'Connor departs for Ulster Rugby.

39'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Ethan McIlroy being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Callum Reid comes on for Ulster Rugby.

30'

Eric O'Sullivan leaves the field.

30'

Dan Kelly comes on.

30'

Calvin Nash comes off.

30'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as John Hodnett scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Craig Casey is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Andrew Smith breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Andrew Smith breaches the defence.

26'

JJ Hanrahan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Munster Rugby allows John Hodnett to score the try.

23'

Yellow Card

Tom Brigg (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

22'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming on.

16'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jean Kleyn coming off.

16'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jonny Scott coming on.

15'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ben Carson coming off.

15'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jean Kleyn coming on.

15'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming off.

15'

Conversion

Jake Flannery converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Aitzol King

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Aitzol King took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Mike Lowry is finished off with a try.

12'

Edwin Edogbo comes on.

Jean Kleyn comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as James McKillop goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Munster v Ulster 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 25th April 2026, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Thomond Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Munster win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

68%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

25%

Possession Last 10 min

75%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hanrahan

41 - 14

69'

Kendellen

39 - 14

68'

Hodnett

34 - 14

67'

Flannery

65'

29 - 14

Andrew

64'

29 - 12

Hodnett

29 - 7

54'

Hanrahan

24 - 7

52'

Kendellen

22 - 7

52'

Kendellen

17 - 7

46'

Half Time

Hanrahan

12 - 7

29'

Hodnett

10 - 7

28'

Hodnett

5 - 7

23'

Brigg

22'

0 - 7

Flannery

12'

0 - 7

King

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Munster

Ulster

More Less

Defence Profile

Munster

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

76%

3-6 secs

21%

20%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

62'

70'

72'

77'

78'

Munster

Ulster

Munster vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Munster face off against Ulster in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Sat 25th April 2026 at Thomond Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Munster won the last encounter but Munster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Ulster in 5th and Munster in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Munster vs Ulster Squads

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