Ulster drew with Munster in the United Rugby Championship, the match ending 26-26. The home side trailed 5-2 at half-time, but managed to avoid defeat.
Munster scored four tries in the first half. Two were scored by Alex N'Gend, while Marn van der Merwe and Dan Kelly each added one. JJ Hanrahan kicked three conversions for Munster, and Charlie O'Shea kicked a penalty.
Ulster responded in the second half. Jacob Stockdale scored two tries, with David McCann and Stuart McCloskey each adding one, the latter scoring three minutes before the end. Jack Murphy kicked three conversions for Ulster. Stockdale's solo try in the first half marked his 150th appearance for the club.
The match was marked by incidents. Cormac Izuchukwu received a yellow card after his shoulder hit Gavin Coombes' head, and Eli Snyman left the field due to a head injury. The match was watched by Andy Farrell. Tom O'Toole and Stuart McCloskey made their first appearances of the season.
Ulster drew 3-3 with Glasgow last week, having lost to Edinburgh in the first round. Munster had lost 2-8 in Belfast last season. The referee for the match was Craig Evans (WRU).
Ulster travel to Zebre on 17 October at 15:15 BST for the start of the Champions Cup. Munster, on the same day at 20:00, host Racing in the Champions Cup.
