Ulster makes seven changes; Beirne returns for Munster match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Ulster has made seven changes to its lineup for the United Rugby Championship match against Munster on Saturday. Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney are back in the starting XV, while Nathan Doak will start at scrum-half. Munster welcomes back captain Tadhg Beirne from injury as part of nine changes ahead of the game. The match follows Munster's bonus-point victory over the Bulls last weekend, setting the stage for an important clash. Both teams aim to build on their recent performances.
- •Ulster makes seven changes for Saturday's game against Munster.
- •McCloskey and Timoney return to the starting lineup.
- •Doak earns his first start of the season at scrum-half.
- •Munster's Beirne returns from injury as captain.
- •Match follows Munster's recent win over the Bulls.
- 1:56 PMBBC Sport — Seven Ulster changes as Beirne makes Munster return
"Ulster head coach Richie Murphy makes seven changes for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Munster, who will welcome back Tadhg Beirne.
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