Munster defeat ends Ulster's chances of qualifying for URC Play-Offs and next season's Champions Cup
The full-time whistle sounds. Munster take a huge step towards booking a spot in the URC Play-Offs. However, Ulster's hopes look bleak. Technically, they still have an outside chance of making the Top Eight, but realistically it's not going to happen.
This is Ulster's worst season the professional era, that was aptly summed up by that dreadful second half performance.
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The last ten minutes of this game have passed by without incident. Munster secured the victory with that O'Mahoney try half an hour ago.
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Tom Farrell is named Player of the Match
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It is Munster's turn to lose a man to the bin as loose-head replacement Josh Wycherley is the unfortunate man to get punished for consecutive penalties
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Ulster haven't been able to maintain their first half momentum, here. They've been outplayed in every department.
Now they must face up to the reality of failing to qualify for the Champions Cup for the first time since the tournament's inception in 1995.
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Ulster back up to 15 as Stuart McCloskey returns
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Peter O'Mahoney leaves the field to a massive reception. What a moment for him
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Tom Stewart is on for Rob Herring.
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Two more for Crawley
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It was a searching kick into the corner from Jack Crowley. O'Mahoney leaps into the air like a basketball player before dotting down in the corner.
What a moment for the man who has served Munster for 15 years
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It's a try for O'Mahoney in his last game at Thomond Park!
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Ulster's hopes are hanging by a thread here. Munster are once against camped inside the Ulster 22
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Crowley adds the extras
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Farrell runs in Munster fifth try after the home side asserted pressure from the lineout.
This looks like the end of Ulster's campaign.
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It's a yellow card for Stuart McCloskey for professional foul. He kicks the ball away from the hands of the Munster scrum half, to prevent a try scoring opportunity. Munster have a penalty and will kick for the corner.
O'Toole comes on for Wilson
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Rob Herring smashes the ball out of Michael Milne's hands. It's a goal line drop out for Ulster, who survive this particular Munster barrage.
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