Disappointed McMillan craving Munster consistency regardless of stage

McMillan demanded some intense reflection of where it all went wrong at Affidea Stadium last Friday night as he surveyed the wreckage of this defeat, a second derby loss inside a week following a 13-8 home reversal to Leinster.

Munster’s Calvin Nash dejected after the game. Pic: Andrew Conan/Inpho

It was a chilly start to 2026 for Munster and Clayton McMillan as Ulster stamped their authority all over the New Year URC derby in Belfast. 

The question remains, however, whether this was a temporary Arctic blast or a more concerning ill wind foreshadowing more troubling times.