Munster vs Ulster | United Rugby Championship

Munster

Ulster

Saturday 25 Apr 2026

Thomond Park, TBC

Munster

Ulster

Tries

Alex Kendellen 68'; 52'; 46'

John Hodnett 67'; 54'; 28'; 23'

John Andrew 64'

Aitzol King 12'

Conversions

JJ Hanrahan 69'; 52'; 29'

Jake Flannery 65'; 12';

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Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Ben O'Donovan

Out: Craig Casey

69'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

69'

Alex Kendellen

Try

68'

John Hodnett

Try

67'

Jake Flannery

Conversion

65'

John Andrew

Try

64'

James Humphreys

Out: Mike Lowry

60'

Brian Gleeson

Out: Tadhg Beirne

57'

Marcus Rea

Out: Tom Brigg

56'

John Andrew

Out: James McCormick

56'

John Hodnett

Try

54'

Dave Shanahan

Out: Conor McKee

53'

Joe Hopes

Out: James McKillop

53'

Michael Milne

Out: Jeremy Loughman

53'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

52'

Alex Kendellen

Try

52'

Lee Barron

Out: Diarmuid Barron

47'

Alex Kendellen

Try

46'

Michael Ala'alatoa

Out: Oli Jager

45'

Alex Kendellen

Out: Tom Farrell

43'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Tom McAllister

Out: Bryan O'Connor

39'

Callum Reid

Out: Eric O'Sullivan

30'

Dan Kelly

Out: Calvin Nash

30'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

29'

John Hodnett

Try

28'

John Hodnett

Try

23'

Tom Brigg

Yellow Card

22'

Edwin Edogbo

Out: Jean Kleyn

16'

Jonny Scott

Out: Ben Carson

15'

Jean Kleyn

Out: Edwin Edogbo

15'

Jake Flannery

Conversion

12'

Aitzol King

Try

12'

Edwin Edogbo

Out: Jean Kleyn

Start of First Half

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Munster

Ulster

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

E. McIlroy

Ball Carries: 14

Tackles

G. Coombes

Tackles: 14

Points

J. Hodnett

Points: 20

Match Information

Thomond Park, TBC

United Rugby Championship

Saturday 25 Apr 2026

Thomond Park, TBC

Munster

Ulster

Tries

Alex Kendellen 68'; 52'; 46'

John Hodnett 67'; 54'; 28'; 23'

John Andrew 64'

Aitzol King 12'

Conversions

JJ Hanrahan 69'; 52'; 29'

Jake Flannery 65'; 12';

Timeline

End of Second Half

80'

Ben O'Donovan

Out: Craig Casey

69'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

69'

Alex Kendellen

Try

68'

John Hodnett

Try

67'

Jake Flannery

Conversion

65'

John Andrew

Try

64'

James Humphreys

Out: Mike Lowry

60'

Brian Gleeson

Out: Tadhg Beirne

57'

Marcus Rea

Out: Tom Brigg

56'

John Andrew

Out: James McCormick

56'

John Hodnett

Try

54'

Dave Shanahan

Out: Conor McKee

53'

Joe Hopes

Out: James McKillop

53'

Michael Milne

Out: Jeremy Loughman

53'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

52'

Alex Kendellen

Try

52'

Lee Barron

Out: Diarmuid Barron

47'

Alex Kendellen

Try

46'

Michael Ala'alatoa

Out: Oli Jager

45'

Alex Kendellen

Out: Tom Farrell

43'

Start of Second Half

40'

End of First Half

40'

Tom McAllister

Out: Bryan O'Connor

39'

Callum Reid

Out: Eric O'Sullivan

30'

Dan Kelly

Out: Calvin Nash

30'

JJ Hanrahan

Conversion

29'

John Hodnett

Try

28'

John Hodnett

Try

23'

Tom Brigg

Yellow Card

22'

Edwin Edogbo

Out: Jean Kleyn

16'

Jonny Scott

Out: Ben Carson

15'

Jean Kleyn

Out: Edwin Edogbo

15'

Jake Flannery

Conversion

12'

Aitzol King

Try

12'

Edwin Edogbo

Out: Jean Kleyn

Start of First Half

Match Videos

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Commentary

80’

End of second half

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

76’

Clean break

Shane Daly

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

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

75’

Clean break

Ethan McIlroy

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

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

69’

Substitution on

Ben O'Donovan

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

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

69’

Substitution off

Craig Casey

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Craig Casey coming off.

69’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

68’

Try

Alex Kendellen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

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

68’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

67’

Try

John Hodnett

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

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

67’

Try assist

Dan Kelly

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Dan Kelly sets up the try.

66’

Clean break

Dan Kelly

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

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

65’

Conversion

Jake Flannery

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

64’

Try

John Andrew

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

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

60’

Substitution on

James Humphreys

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Ulster Rugby sub James Humphreys comes onto the field.

60’

Substitution off

Mike Lowry

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

Mike Lowry departs for Ulster Rugby.

57’

Substitution on

Brian Gleeson

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Brian Gleeson comes on for Munster Rugby.

57’

Substitution off

Tadhg Beirne

Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5

Tadhg Beirne leaves the field.

57’

Clean break

Lee Barron

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

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

56’

Substitution on

Marcus Rea

Jersey Number 20 • Replacement 5

Marcus Rea comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56’

Substitution off

Tom Brigg

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Tom Brigg leaves the field.

56’

Substitution on

John Andrew

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

John Andrew comes on for Ulster Rugby.

56’

Substitution off

James McCormick

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

James McCormick leaves the field.

55’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

54’

Try

John Hodnett

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

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

54’

Try assist

Gavin Coombes

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

That's a great try assist by Gavin Coombes.

54’

Clean break

Gavin Coombes

Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8

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

53’

Substitution on

Dave Shanahan

Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6

Dave Shanahan comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Conor McKee

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

Conor McKee comes off.

53’

Substitution on

Joe Hopes

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Joe Hopes comes on.

53’

Substitution off

James McKillop

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

James McKillop comes off.

53’

Substitution on

Michael Milne

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Michael Milne comes on.

53’

Substitution off

Jeremy Loughman

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Jeremy Loughman comes off.

52’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

52’

Try

Alex Kendellen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

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

52’

Try assist

Craig Casey

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

47’

Substitution on

Lee Barron

Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1

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

47’

Substitution off

Diarmuid Barron

Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2

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

47’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

46’

Try

Alex Kendellen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

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’

Clean break

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

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

45’

Substitution on

Michael Ala'alatoa

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

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

45’

Substitution off

Oli Jager

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

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

43’

Substitution on

Alex Kendellen

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming on.

43’

Substitution off

Tom Farrell

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Farrell coming off.

40’

Start of second half

The second half kicks off.

40’

End of first half

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

39’

Substitution on

Tom McAllister

Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3

Ulster Rugby sub Tom McAllister comes onto the field.

39’

Substitution off

Bryan O'Connor

Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3

Bryan O'Connor departs for Ulster Rugby.

37’

Clean break

Ethan McIlroy

Jersey Number 13 • Back 5

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

30’

Substitution on

Callum Reid

Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2

Callum Reid comes on for Ulster Rugby.

30’

Substitution off

Eric O'Sullivan

Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1

Eric O'Sullivan leaves the field.

30’

Substitution on

Dan Kelly

Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7

Dan Kelly comes on.

30’

Substitution off

Calvin Nash

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

Calvin Nash comes off.

29’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

JJ Hanrahan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28’

Try

John Hodnett

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

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

28’

Try assist

Craig Casey

Jersey Number 9 • Back 1

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

27’

Clean break

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Trouble here as Andrew Smith breaches the defence.

26’

Clean break

Andrew Smith

Jersey Number 11 • Back 3

Trouble here as Andrew Smith breaches the defence.

24’

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

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

23’

Try

John Hodnett

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

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

22’

Yellow card

Tom Brigg

Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7

Tom Brigg (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

16’

Substitution on

Edwin Edogbo

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming on.

16’

Substitution off

Jean Kleyn

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jean Kleyn coming off.

15’

Substitution on

Jonny Scott

Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Jonny Scott coming on.

15’

Substitution off

Ben Carson

Jersey Number 12 • Back 4

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Ben Carson coming off.

15’

Substitution on

Jean Kleyn

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jean Kleyn coming on.

15’

Substitution off

Edwin Edogbo

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming off.

12’

Conversion

Jake Flannery

Jersey Number 10 • Back 2

Jake Flannery converts the try.

12’

Try

Aitzol King

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

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

12’

Clean break

Aitzol King

Jersey Number 14 • Back 6

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

12’

Try assist

Mike Lowry

Jersey Number 15 • Back 7

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

3’

Substitution on

Edwin Edogbo

Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4

Edwin Edogbo comes on.

3’

Substitution off

Jean Kleyn

Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4

Jean Kleyn comes off.

1’

Clean break

James McKillop

Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6

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

0’

Start of first half

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

See All

Current Standings

POS

Team

Pts

Munster

Ulster

See Full Table

Top Performers

Ball Carries

E. McIlroy

Ball Carries: 14

Tackles

G. Coombes

Tackles: 14

Points

J. Hodnett

Points: 20

Match Information

Thomond Park, TBC

United Rugby Championship