Munster Clinch Top Spot in BKT United Rugby Championship with Thrilling Comeback Win Over Ulster
In a captivating encounter at Thomond Park, Munster secured a come-from-behind 29-24 victory over Ulster to finish top of the BKT United Rugby Championship table. The defending champions found themselves trailing by 10 points on two occasions, but a resilient second-half display saw them book a potential home quarter-final.
Tries from Rob Herring and David McCann had put Ulster in a comfortable position at the break, with the visitors leading 17-7 at halftime. However, the hosts came roaring back in the second half, with Calvin Nash, Shane Daly, and replacement Eoghan Clarke all crossing the line, while Jack Crowley’s late penalty proved crucial.
The Springbok lock RG Snyman had opened the scoring for Munster, but the early departures of Ulster’s Stuart McCloskey and Ethan McIlroy due to injuries seemed to unsettle the visitors. Despite Ulster’s Matthew Rea extending their lead in the second half, Munster’s strong bench made all the difference, as they battled back to clinch the win in front of a 17,496-strong home crowd.
The result means Munster will host the Ospreys in next weekend’s quarter-finals, while sixth-placed Ulster will travel to face Leinster. With the play-offs on the horizon, both teams will be eager to continue their momentum, as the race for the BKT United Rugby Championship title intensifies.
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