Summary

  • United Rugby Championship

  • Ulster 26-26 Munster (FT)

  • Jacob Stockdale scores try on 150th appearance either side of Alex Kendellen and Marnus van Der Merwe tries

  • Dan Kelly extends lead after Cormac Izuchukwu sent to sin bin, before Kendellen scores second

  • Stockdale, David McCann and Stuart McCloskey hit back for Ulster in second half

  • Scarlets 27-26 Benetton (FT)

Live Reporting

Issy Todd

  1. Ulster 5-19 Munster

    David McCan wins the ball back for Ulster as he claims Craig Casey's chip kick.

    A breakdown penalty is forced and Ritchie Murphy's side have the ball and a moment to breathe!

  2. converted try

    Converted try: Scarlets 7-21 Benetton

    Michele Lamaro (con: Jacob Umaga)

    This time there is no denying Benetton, who deservedly in command as half-time approaches.

    Scarlets pay the price for poor discipline as the Italians get to the 22 and then hammer at the line.

    Eventually it is talisman Michele Lamaro that goes over.

  3. Ulster 5-19 Munster

    Munster are still building the phases but the 14 Ulster men are holding firm so far.

  4. Ulster 5-19 Munster

    It goes from bad to worse for Ulster, as Alex Kendellen sends a 50:22 into Ulster's territory.

    Juarno Augustus initially makes a huge carry but his offload hits the floor and Kendellen responds.

  5. Disallowed try

    Scarlets 7-14 Benetton

    It looked like Benetton had stretched away through centre Francois Mey after an excellent move.

    The Italians are dominant with the driving line-out but this time played with ball off the top, with a slick move ending with Mey going over down the left.

    Jacob Umaga was lining up the conversion only for the TMO to alert referee Peter Martin to a knock-on.

    Lucky escape for Scarlets, who are under pressure on home soil.

  6. Ulster 5-19 Munster

    Ian Humphreys
    Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Sport NI

    It's a brilliant line by Dan Kelly. The frustration is Ulster had defended well.

  7. try

    Converted Try - Ulster 5-19 Munster

    Dan Kelly (JJ Hanrahan)

    Dan Kelly sees space and runs a huge line onto a pass by JJ Hanrahan to dot down for Munster's third score.

    JJ Hanrahan adds the extras.

  8. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Coombes makes a big carry as Munster look to build towards a third try of the evening.

  9. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Ian Humphreys
    Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Sport NI

    It is a shoulder to the head, and I guess this will be a penalty. I don't think it's as big as Gavin Coombes made it out to be.

  10. Sin-bin - Cormac Izuchukwu

    Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Izuchukwu is sent to the sin bin for shoulder to head contact.

    An off-field review will follow and Ulster will at least play until half time with 14 men.

    The crowd at the Affidea Stadium aren't happy as Gavin Coombes plays on...

  11. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Uh oh... The TMO is busy tonight.

    This time we're looking at the actions of Cormac Izuchukwu on Gavin Coombes.

    It looks like it's a left shoulder to the head.

  12. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Ulster have the advantage as Jack O'Donoghue is pinged for being offside.

    Can they capitalise on the advantage?

  13. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Ulster look to win a huge penalty but a shove by David McCann on Jack O'Donoghue means it's overturned and Munster have the ball.

    A soft penalty there.

  14. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Ian Humphreys
    Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Sport NI

    Ulster are not getting through the phases. The timing isn't quite there and the ball has gone to ground too often.

  15. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    It's quick hands from Ulster and the ball is being sent from edge to edge.

  16. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    That's a strong defensive set from Richie Murphy's side.

    A pass by Dan Kelly to Alex Nakivell drifts forward and Ulster have the put in to the scrum.

  17. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Munster are building some attacking phases once again.

    David McCann makes a huge hit on Jack O'Donoghue, which sends them back slightly.

    Good defensive shift from Ulster so far. Can they hold the visitors out?

  18. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    That's the opening quarter just gone and Munster have edged 12-5 ahead.

    There have been handling errors and mistakes from both sides, but the visitors ultimately look more physical and dominant so far.

    Ulster's penalty count is creeping up...

  19. converted try

    Converted try: Scarlets 7-14 Benetton

    Onisi Ratave (con: Jacob Umaga)

    That is a brutal finish by wing Onisi Ratave finish - and inadequate Scarlets defence.

    The Fijian steps off his left wing, darts between lock Alex Groves and flanker Josh Macleod and then carries hooker Ryan Elias, full-back Blair Murray and wing Macs Page over the line.

    Umaga converts to give Benetton a seven-point lead against a Scarlets side who have lost their way a little.

  20. Ulster 5-12 Munster

    Nathan Doak sends a really good clearing kick into touch.