Munster — Bulls: 26:22, United Rugby Championship

Munster saw off the Bulls 26:22 in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening. The hosts held on for a narrow victory in a match that stayed close throughout.

Both sides sit level on five points after two games. Munster occupy ninth place while the Bulls are eighth, but the gap between them remains minimal.

Recent form tells an interesting story. Munster lost 20:26 to Glasgow Warriors last time out, while the Bulls ran in 47:13 against the Zebras. The Bulls had also suffered a heavy 22:53 defeat to the Sharks before that. They came into this fixture looking to build momentum.

And here's the thing — we had called for a home win at 63 per cent confidence before kick-off. The prediction came through, though not without nerves. The Bulls threw enough at Munster to make it a contest until the final whistle.

The result keeps Munster within touching distance of the top half. The Bulls will look at their defensive frailties against the Sharks and the Bulls. This was a match decided by fine margins, and the home side had the edge.