That's all from us at a wintry Affidea Stadium.

Ulster begin the new year in fine style with a victory over Munster which sees them move towards the summit of the URC.

A strong second half got the job done for Richie Murphy's men whose attention now turns to the European Challenge Cup and a game against the Cheetahs in Amsterdam next Sunday.

As for Munster, it is a trip to Toulon in the Champions Cup.

Before that, will will have coverage of Saturday's second inter-pro of the weekend as Leinster host Connacht at 17:30 GMT.

Until then, we will bid you goodnight.

Stephen Ferris
Former Ireland and Ulster flanker on Premier Sports

The second half performance was outstanding. Bryn Ward has catapulted himself up the ranks and with Augustus out, it's an opportunity for him to knuckle down.

Man of the match Bryn Ward, speaking on Premier Sports: "That's my first start in a home inter-pro and it's one I'll always remember.

"Fair play to the lads, they stuck in there and got the result."

That result brings Ulster up into joint second with Cardiff and one behind the Stormers at the top.

That is indeed that as Ethan Coughlan kicks to touch to end the game.

A superb second half display from Ulster to wrap up the victory. The bonus point did evade them, but there will be much to be happy about for the hosts.

Ulster on the charge but Werner Kok is unable to gather with Munster winning the scrum. Just a matter of seconds to go, so that will most likely do it.

Bryn Ward is selected as tonight's man of the match.

A knock-on halts Ulster's charge as Munster have the put in, inside their own 22.

Ulster now seeking the bonus point and they win a penalty in Munster territory. The kick to the corner brings them up to within 10 metres.

Sean O'Brien turns it but grounds inside his own goal line. It's a five-metre scrum for Ulster.

Ulster hammering at the Munster line but we come back for a penalty. They will tap and go.

Ulster win a penalty and they are deep in Munster territory.

Sean O'Brien replaces Alex Nankivell on the Munster side.

Munster with the pressure but the ball is dropped and Ulster have the scrum and a chance to clear.

Munster with a penalty deep in Ulster territory. No surprises as they go for the corner.

Further changes for Ulster as David McCann replaces Cormac Izuchukwu, while Jude Postlethwaite comes in for Stuart McCloskey.

Munster with a bit of possession around midway but as we enter the final 20 minutes, they have it all to do.

Werner Kok so close to a third Ulster but is in touch as he seeks to ground. Munster survive but momentum fully with the hosts.

Rob Herring comes in for Tom Stewart at hooker, while Scott Wilson replaces Tom O'Toole and Iain Henderson makes way for Harry Sheridan.