Ben Healy was the hero as Munster snatched a late but vital victory on the first day of the new year.
Munster secured a vital 15-14 victory over Ulster in Belfast on New Year’s Day thanks to a last-gasp converted try from Ben Healy.
Graham Rowntree’s men trailed 14-5 with seven minutes to go but refused to give in and Healy’s penalty on 73 minutes and converted try in the last play secured a precious four points.
A poor first 30 minutes from Munster saw Ulster lead 9-0. The province dominated the final 10 minutes of the half but resolute Ulster defence meant it stayed 9-0 at the break.
Paddy Patterson darted down the blindside to make it 9-5 but Ulster looked to have secured the win when Robert Baloucoune dived over in the right corner after 67 minutes.
Crucially, Nathan Doak’s conversion attempt drifted just wide and Munster again dominated the final 10 minutes of the second half.
Excellent game management saw Healy kick a penalty on 73 minutes as Munster opted to take the points rather than go for the corner.
And then a break from Player of the Match Jack Crowley gave Munster one last chance in the 22 and Healy dived over from close range in the final seconds to out Munster in front for the first time.
Munster still trailed by a point but Healy made no mistake with the conversion to complete the comeback.