Munster

17 - 17

Full Time

Bayonne

Bayonne vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jack Crowley will have to re-adjust the radar.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arnaud Erbinartegaray bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

77'

Conversion

Thomas Dolhagaray has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bayonne is finished off by Remy Baget

75'

Gela Aprasidze played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gela Aprasidze bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

75'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack O'Donoghue getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Gela Aprasidze getting some game time.

72'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Machenaud being replaced.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eoghan Clarke getting some game time.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Scott Buckley being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Arthur Iturria took full advantage.

70'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Tony Butler coming on.

68'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Rory Scannell coming off.

68'

Bayonne make a substitution with Thomas Acquier coming on.

67'

Bayonne make a substitution with Facundo Bosch coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Ahern goes through the gap.

66'

Bayonne sub Swan Cormenier comes onto the field.

60'

Matis Perchaud departs for Bayonne.

60'

Munster Rugby sub Josh Wycherley comes onto the field.

60'

Jeremy Loughman departs for Munster Rugby.

60'

Tom Spring comes on for Bayonne.

58'

Eneriko Buliruarua leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Jack Crowley as they get over the gainline!

57'

Alex Kendellen comes on for Munster Rugby.

55'

Gavin Coombes leaves the field.

55'

Remi Bourdeau comes on for Bayonne.

55'

Rodrigo Bruni leaves the field.

55'

Arthur Iturria comes on for Bayonne.

55'

Konstantine Mikautadze leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Stephen Archer comes on.

50'

John Ryan comes off.

50'

Craig Casey comes on.

50'

Conor Murray comes off.

50'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud adds the two points for Bayonne.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Luke Tagi dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Spellbinding play by Maxime Machenaud is finished off with a try.

46'

Arnaud Erbinartegaray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Bayonne make a substitution with Luke Tagi coming on.

44'

Bayonne make a substitution with Tevita Tatafu coming off.

44'

Ben O'Connor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Eneriko Buliruarua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Arnaud Erbinartegaray comes on.

28'

Peyo Muscarditz comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Remy Baget breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matis Perchaud bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

22'

Conversion

Jack Crowley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

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

20'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Ben O'Connor coming on.

18'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Sean O'Brien coming off.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peyo Muscarditz bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Ahern bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

16'

Conversion

Jack Crowley converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Munster Rugby results in a try for Shay McCarthy

Calvin Nash played a key part in that try.

Penalty Goal

Maxime Machenaud has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Munster v Bayonne 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 9th December 2023, 09:30am PST 
  
 Thomond Park

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dolhagaray

76'

17 - 17

Baget

75'

17 - 15

Crowley

17 - 10

54'

Machenaud

47'

14 - 10

Tagi

46'

14 - 8

Half Time

Crowley

14 - 3

20'

Coombes

12 - 3

20'

Crowley

7 - 3

10'

McCarthy

5 - 3

Machenaud

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Munster

Bayonne

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Defence Profile

Munster

Bayonne

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

70%

3-6 secs

38%

11%

6+ secs

12%

10%

134

Rucks Won

Munster vs Bayonne Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Munster face off against Bayonne in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 9th December 2023 at Thomond Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Bayonne won the last encounter but Munster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Bayonne in 4th and Munster in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Munster vs Bayonne Squads

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