Munster leapfrogged Ulster in the United Rugby Championship table with a dominant 41-14 victory at Thomond Park, securing seven tries despite Ulster's injury-depleted squad. The hosts' back row, led by John Hodnett's four-try haul, dismantled Ulster's defense after an early Aitzol Arenzana-King opener. Substitute Alex Kendellen's hat-trick and strategic replacements like JJ Hanrahan (three conversions) sealed the bonus-point win, boosting Munster's top-eight aspirations.

Ulster, now winless in five of their last eight URC matches, faces urgent recovery ahead of a pivotal European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter.