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Munster beat Ulster in URC after first Belfast win since 2016

Munster beat Ulster in URC after first Belfast win since 2016

Munster recorded their first Belfast victory since October 2016 after sealing a 24-17 win over URC rivals Ulster.

First-half tries from Stephen Archer and Keith Earls, along with a conversion and four penalties by Joey Carbery, saw Munster secure a valuable victory

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Ulster trailed 15-3 at the break and slipped from second to fourth in the table thanks to a third straight URC defeat, with Munster climbing to third.

Munster Rugby Academy man Alex Kendellen sealed the nights URC player of the match after another tremendous display.

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Stalwart Keith Earls touched over for his 61st Munster try - a remarkable feat for a player that simply refuses to slow down.

Eyes now move to Friday night as Cardiff visit Musgrave Park in Munster's final home game of the regular season.

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