In a stunning upset, Zebre defeated Munster for the first time in their history, winning 34-28 in a match marked by Munster's defensive failures. Despite leading 28-15 at halftime, Munster collapsed in the second half, allowing Zebre to score 24 unanswered points, highlighting ongoing defensive issues after conceding five tries in the previous match against Connacht. Munster's errors included poor handling and set-piece difficulties, compounded by injuries to key players, including Shane Daly. Zebre's victory is notable as they had previously lost 14 consecutive URC games and sat at the bottom of the league. This match was a significant turnaround under new head coach Massimo Brunello, showcasing Zebre's resilience and tactical improvement. Meanwhile, Leinster maintained their perfect start to the season with a dominant win over the Dragons, and other URC matches saw Glasgow and Connacht also securing victories over their opponents.