Overview
- Munster beat Ulster 41-14 at Thomond Park, running in seven tries in the interprovincial derby.
- Back-row John Hodnett scored four tries and replacement Alex Kendellen added a hat-trick as the hosts pulled clear after the break.
- The result moves Munster above Ulster in the United Rugby Championship standings with two rounds left in the regular season.
- Ulster fielded a youthful side hit by injuries, with academy wing Aitzol Arenzana-King scoring on debut before hooker John Andrew crossed late.
- JJ Hanrahan started at fly-half after Jack Crowley was injured in the warm-up, while Ulster now refocus on next week’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter.