It's short lived possession for Ulster as they're unable to hold on to the ball at the breakdown.

Marnus van der Merwe makes a mighty jackal steal and the clock is paused for a series of substitutions for both sides.

What a turnover!

Stuart McCloskey shows why he was nicknamed the 'Irish Fridge' during the Six Nations and wins a turnover for his side.

This is really important possession for Ulster.

Ian Humphreys
Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Sport NI

Alex Kendellen has been excellent tonight. He's been all over Ulster.

Kendellen makes up for the spilt ball by winning a huge turnover on Jack Murphy.

Munster go once again to the corner.

It's a short lived advantage but Ulster win the ball back as Alex Kendellen spills a pass forward.

Captain Tom Stewart is spoken to by the referee and is warned about Ulster's discipline at scrum time.

Munster are getting set for a line-out.

It's time for a scrum and Munster have the put in.

Ulster were pinged at scrum time multiple times in the first half, so it's a clever call from the visitors.

Ulster look to attack but they are turned over and Munster are once again applying the pressure.

There are some early changes for Ulster, as James McNabney, Tom O'Toole and Tom McAllister come on to the pitch.

Good to see Tom O'Toole return to action in an Ulster jersey.

We are back for the second half and Ulster start fast...

Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey make huge carries down the wing and the Affidea Stadium makes plenty of noise in response.

The teams return to the pitch and the supporters are trying to get behind their Ulster side.

It's almost time for the second half...

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Ulster's penalty count has been costly in the first half, with nine penalties conceded in comparison to Munster's one.

A yellow card and a rare mistake by Cormac Izuchukwu also saw the home side reduced to 14 men for the final 10 minutes of the first half.

You can imagine Richie Murphy will be giving his side a big team talk during the break.

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It's time for the break and Munster will head into the changing rooms happy as they secure the bonus point as the clock ticks into the red.

Despite an exciting response from Jacob Stockdale on his 150th cap, the visitors have raced into the lead with two tries from Alex Kendellen and scores from Marnus van der Merwe and Dan Kelly.

A huge response will be needed by Richie Murphy's side in the second half if they are to give themselves a shot.

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BBC Sport Wales

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This is not looking good for Scarlets, who made a dream start to open the scoring through lock Sam Lousi.

Benetton deservedly hold a 14-point lead at half-time thanks to scores by hooker Siua Maile, wing Onisi Ratave and flanker Michele Lamaro.

Scarlets need something special if they are to turn things around and avoid defeat for the first time this season.

Wayne Pivac said before the game that he wanted his Benetton side to start putting their foot on the throat of opponents, and they have the chance to do that on his return to Llanelli.

The Italians are 40 minutes away from a first win of the season.

Ian Humphreys
Former Ulster fly-half Ian Humphreys on BBC Sport NI

It's a brilliant forward performance by Munster. It's been nothing flashy, and it's frustrating for Ulster. You have to tip your hat to how they have performed. They have been ruthless.

It's another penalty for Munster and JJ Hanrahan sends the ball to the corner.

Will there be a bonus point try before half time?

It's decision time for Cormac Izuchukwu's yellow card and it's confirmed it will remain as a yellow.

Ulster will return to full compliment just shy of half time.