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Ulster fight back to draw with Munster in thriller

Ulster staged a dramatic late rally to secure a 26-26 draw against Munster in a high-stakes United Rugby Championship clash at Belfast’s Kingspan Stadium. Munster dominated the opening half, capitalizing on Ulster’s early defensive lapses with tries from Alex Kendellen, Marnus van der Merwe, and Dan Kelly to build a 26-5 lead by halftime.

The hosts, however, refused to fold, with Jacob Stockdale’s second try and David McCann’s late conversion sparking a fightback. Stuart McCloskey’s try in the final minutes sealed the draw after Munster’s Charlie O’Shea missed a penalty, marking Ulster’s second consecutive draw of the season amid a winless start to their campaign.

Munster’s Clayton McMillan had earlier cited last season’s heavy 28-3 defeat in Belfast as a motivating factor, and his side’s early dominance reflected that intensity, though Ulster’s resilience in the second half ensured a share of the points.

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