Bath

40 - 14

Full Time

Munster

Bath vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Jeremy Rozier has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Tom Carr-Smith comes on.

79'

Ben Spencer comes off.

79'

Finn Russell takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bath Rugby is finished off by Ted Hill

77'

Spellbinding play by Ben Spencer is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Spencer bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Cokanasiga bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

77'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Coughlan getting some game time.

71'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Craig Casey being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Wycherley took full advantage.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Edwin Edogbo coming on.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Fineen Wycherley coming off.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Fineen Wycherley coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Gavin Coombes coming off.

65'

Bath Rugby sub Santiago Carreras comes onto the field.

62'

Tom de Glanville departs for Bath Rugby.

62'

Bath Rugby sub Ted Hill comes onto the field.

62'

Josh Bayliss departs for Bath Rugby.

62'

Bath Rugby sub Ross Molony comes onto the field.

62'

Quinn Roux departs for Bath Rugby.

62'

Bath Rugby sub Kepu Tuipulotu comes onto the field.

62'

Tom Dunn departs for Bath Rugby.

62'

Bath Rugby sub Francois van Wyk comes onto the field.

62'

Beno Obano departs for Bath Rugby.

62'

Josh Wycherley comes on for Munster Rugby.

59'

Jeremy Loughman leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by JJ Hanrahan as they get over the gainline!

54'

Ruadhan Quinn comes on.

53'

Edwin Edogbo comes off.

53'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Kendellen getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Hodnett being replaced.

49'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit getting some game time.

49'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Will Stuart being replaced.

49'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Nankivell coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Kilgallen coming off.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Lee Barron coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Diarmuid Barron coming off.

40'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Sam Underhill coming on.

40'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Guy Pepper coming off.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Michael Ala'alatoa coming on.

40'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with John Ryan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan adds the two points for Munster Rugby.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Munster Rugby as Craig Casey goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Craig Casey being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bath Rugby sub Miles Reid comes onto the field.

39'

Thomas du Toit departs for Bath Rugby.

39'

Conversion

Finn Russell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bath Rugby as Beno Obano goes over.

37'

The drop goal is on its way from Finn Russell but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

34'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Henry Arundell being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Thomas du Toit comes on for Bath Rugby.

31'

Miles Reid leaves the field.

31'

Yellow Card

Will Stuart (Bath Rugby) is shown a yellow card

29'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Munster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Edwin Edogbo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

22'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Bath Rugby allows Tom Dunn to score the try.

18'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

12'

Try

What a kick! Henry Arundell takes full advantage to score for Bath Rugby.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Henry Arundell took full advantage.

11'

Cameron Redpath played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Ahern took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Finn Russell converts the try.

10'

Try

Miles Reid scores the try from close range.

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Bath Rugby.

Yellow Card

Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee Jeremy Rozier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Munster 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 6th December 2025, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Recreation Ground 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hill

40 - 14

77'

Half Time

Hanrahan

41'

35 - 14

Casey

40'

35 - 12

Russell

35 - 7

38'

Obano

33 - 7

37'

Stuart

28 - 7

29'

Hanrahan

23'

28 - 7

Edogbo

22'

28 - 5

Russell

28 - 0

19'

Dunn

26 - 0

18'

Russell

21 - 0

12'

Arundell

19 - 0

11'

Russell

14 - 0

10'

Reid

12 - 0

Penalty Try

7 - 0

Beirne

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Bath

80%

Draw

Munster

19%

Start of Possession Passages by Lee Barron

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Bath

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

36%

64%

3-6 secs

26%

6+ secs

38%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

74'

75'

76'

80'

Bath

Munster

Bath Rugby vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Munster in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 6th December 2025 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Munster in 1st and Bath Rugby in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Munster Squads

The official squads for Bath Rugby vs Munster will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.