Cian Tracey

In the last few weeks, since Graham Rowntree departed as head coach, Munster have tweaked certain things, most notably how they have been training, as well as changing up their strength and conditioning department.

Mossy Lawler has admitted that he is open to the idea of taking on more responsibility for Munster’s attack, if Mike Prendergast is appointed as the province’s head coach.

Two provinces desperate for the win, separated by one point and one place in the URC – something has to give at Ravenhill tonight (7.35) in what can be dubbed ‘the battle of the walking wounded’.

From marking his 100th Munster appearance with a try-of-the-season contender to missing out last weekend, Shane Daly has experienced the highs and lows of professional rugby over the last fortnight.

From marking his 100th Munster appearance with a try-of-the-season contender to missing out last weekend, Shane Daly has experienced the highs and lows of professional rugby over the last fortnight.

Ulster 19 Munster 22 Jack Murphy of Ulster is tackled by Niall Scannell of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match in Belfast. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

With two minutes left at Ravenhill, it appeared that 14-man Ulster had pulled off a stunning rescue act, only for the men in red to deliver a Christmas sucker-punch right at the death.

Tom O'Toole of Ulster after being shown a red card during the United Rugby Championship defeat to Munster in Belfast. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy felt Tom O’Toole’s 30th minute red card in his side’s dramatic 22-19 defeat to Munster was “tough”, as he firmly believes that the Ireland prop did not commit an illegal act.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy felt Tom O’Toole’s 30th minute red card in his side’s dramatic 22-19 defeat to Munster was “tough”, as he firmly believes that the Ireland prop did not commit an illegal act.