Ulster fight back to draw with Munster in thriller
A second-half fightback earns Ulster a draw against Munster in a thrilling United Rugby Championship Irish derby in Belfast.
The Ulster team staged a remarkable second-half fightback to secure a thrilling draw against Munster in an Irish derby at Belfast. After Munster took the lead in the first half with three tries, Jacob Stockdale's solo try and David McCann's score narrowed the gap to 26-5. However, Munster went on to score two more tries, leaving Ulster with just three minutes left on the clock.
Stuart McCloskey's late try, assisted by a short penalty kick from his teammate, ensured a share of the spoils for both teams. This result marked Ulster's second consecutive draw of the season, with their only win coming against Edinburgh last week. Despite the loss, Munster's head coach Clayton McMillan reflected on his team's dominant performance, acknowledging the memory of their 28-3 defeat in Belfast last season.
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