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BKT United Rugby Championship: Round 17 Highlights

Peter O'Mahony is pictured scoring Munster's sixth and final try against Ulster at Thomond Park ©INPHO/James Crombie

An action-packed, eight-try interprovincial derby between Munster and Ulster kicked off a massive weekend in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Leinster set a new URC record against Zebre, and Connacht and Edinburgh went head-to-head in Galway.

MUNSTER 38 ULSTER 20

Former captain Peter O’Mahony enjoyed a try-scoring send-off in his final appearance at Thomond Park as Munster beat provincial rivals Ulster.

LEINSTER 76 ZEBRE PARMA 5

A week on from their Investec Champions Cup exit, Leinster ensured they will be top seeds for the URC play-offs thanks to a record 76-5 win over Zebre Parma.

CONNACHT 21 EDINBURGH 31

Already edged out of the battle for a top eight finish, Connacht fell short of a final home win of the season despite second-half tries from Finn Treacy (2) and Shayne Bolton.