In a dramatic United Rugby Championship encounter on May 9, 2026, Ulster and the Stormers played out a 38-38 draw at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. The match featured a total of 12 tries, with Ulster scoring six and the Stormers six, including a penalty try in the final minute that leveled the scores.
Werner Kok scored a hat-trick for the Stormers, while Ulster's tries came from Eric O'Sullivan, among others. The draw was secured when the Stormers were awarded a penalty try after a collapsed maul near the Ulster line, leaving the home side unable to respond.
The result leaves both teams with a point each in the URC standings, with Ulster remaining in contention for a playoff spot. The match was described as helter-skelter, with the lead changing hands multiple times throughout the 80 minutes.
