Connacht secured a statement United Rugby Championship victory over Ulster with a 26-19 bonus-point win at the Affidea Stadium. The away side trailed 7-7 at halftime after Ulster's Nathan Doak converted his own try following Bryn Ward's break from the bench. Ulster's Finlay Bealham was sent to the sin bin before the break for dangerous contact on Tom Stewart.

Murphy's men came out firing after the break but Connacht's flurry of tries in the final quarter proved decisive. Bealham himself crashed over from close range to atone for his earlier indiscretion, before Dave Heffernan's offload sent Finn Treacy over in the corner for their third try. Ulster responded through Zac Ward's break down the left wing, but Connacht's momentum proved unstoppable.

Treacy sealed the bonus point with his second try, fending off defenders in the final quarter. Ulster's late surge saw Angus Bell ground the ball after a series of pick-and-goes, but Ben Murphy's clearance with a minute remaining secured the victory for Connacht. The win represents a significant scalp for Connacht against their Irish provincial rivals.