Guinness PRO14: Ulster 24 Munster 17

Ulster produced a record-equalling comeback to secure five points against Munster after trailing 17-0 at half time.

A Niall Scannell double and a penalty try gave Munster a terrific start but Darren Cave and a Craig Gilroy brace brought Ulster back into the game. Rob Lyttle crossed to add the bonus point in the last play.

Munster had the first opportunity to get on the scoreboard but JJ Hanrahan nudged the kick wide. Ulster found early joy on the left wing through Rob Lyttle and looked to stretch the narrow Munster defence but, it was the away side that turned the screw early on forcing Ulster to concede four penalties in the first 12 minutes. Three successive mauls, and penalties conceded at each, allowed Scannell to cross for his first try. Not even a quarter of the game in and Munster had enjoyed complete dominance in the lineout.

Ulster showed that they were just as dangerous in the backs as Munster were in the forwards. Rob Lyttle combined with Craig Gilroy to put John Cooney down . . .

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2 responses to “Guinness PRO14: Ulster 24 Munster 17”

  1. Peter Irwin

    6 for Greg Jones is a bit harsh on the pick of the Ulster back row, even allowing for his holding offence which cancelled out Cooney’s try, harshly I thought.

    1. I know what you are saying Parky and because of the nature of the game it is a hard one to score. Both teams played poorly in long patches. However 6 for Jones is a good score, maybe some of the others are too high in comparison.

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