Ulster and Munster Draw 26-26 in United Rugby Championship Clash

In a closely contested match in Belfast, Ulster and Munster finished with a 26-26 draw in the United Rugby Championship. Ulster's head coach Richie Murphy expressed disappointment over his team's slow start, as they trailed 26-5 at halftime.

Despite the return of key players, Ulster struggled against Munster's strong first-half performance, which included tries from Alex Kendellen, Marnus van der Merwe, and Dan Kelly. Ulster rallied in the second half, with Jacob Stockdale scoring twice, and David McCann and Stuart McCloskey adding to the score, but they could not secure a win.

Murphy noted that his team needs to improve their game management and reduce turnovers. Munster's coach Clayton McMillan acknowledged that his side failed to maintain their advantage in the second half, allowing Ulster to come back into the game.