Exeter Chiefs

32 - 24

Full Time

Munster

Exeter Chiefs vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

An interception by Henry Slade allows them to race away to score.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Henry Slade bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shane Daly bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

78'

Ben O'Connor comes on.

78'

Sean O'Brien comes off.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Crowley took full advantage.

72'

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

71'

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

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan Frost getting some game time.

71'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Max Norey being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory O'Loughlin took full advantage.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Gleeson coming on.

68'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jack O'Donoghue coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Antoine Frisch took full advantage.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Josh Wycherley coming on.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jeremy Loughman coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The kick through from Exeter Chiefs has allowed Jack Dunne to touch down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Dunne goes through the gap.

64'

Stu Townsend sets up the try.

64'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Henry Slade successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Exeter Chiefs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ross Vintcent touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Max Norey is finished off with a try.

62'

Exeter Chiefs sub Ollie Devoto comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Hawkins departs for Exeter Chiefs.

60'

Oli Jager comes on for Munster Rugby.

57'

Stephen Archer leaves the field.

57'

Conor Murray comes on for Munster Rugby.

57'

Craig Casey leaves the field.

57'

Ross Vintcent comes on.

54'

Jacques Vermeulen comes off.

54'

Jack Dunne comes on.

54'

Rusiate Tuima comes off.

54'

Rory O'Loughlin comes on.

51'

Olly Woodburn comes off.

51'

Marcus Street comes on.

51'

Ehren Painter comes off.

51'

Nika Abuladze comes on.

51'

Scott Sio comes off.

51'

Max Norey comes on.

51'

Dan Frost comes off.

51'

Stu Townsend comes on.

51'

Tom Cairns comes off.

51'

Jack Crowley has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

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

49'

Shane Daly makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Alex Nankivell sets up the try.

49'

Diarmuid Barron makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Sean O'Brien makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Antoine Frisch makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Jacques Vermeulen being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Rusiate Tuima being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Jack Crowley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Munster Rugby is finished off by Antoine Frisch, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Antoine Frisch being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Shane Daly.

36'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to John Hodnett being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Calvin Nash breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Henry Slade kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Jack Crowley curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

Thomas Ahern gathers the kick to score the try for Munster Rugby.

22'

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

22'

That's a great try assist by Jack Crowley.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean O'Brien bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

17'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

16'

Try

Dan Frost scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Rusiate Tuima took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Nankivell took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Munster Rugby leads to a try for Calvin Nash

The defensive line has been broken as Calvin Nash goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

The defensive line has been broken as Henry Slade goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Munster 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 17th December 2023, 07:00am CST 
  
 Sandy Park

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Slade

32 - 24

78'

Slade

27 - 24

66'

Dunne

25 - 24

64'

Slade

20 - 24

63'

Vintcent

18 - 24

62'

Daly

49'

13 - 24

Slade

13 - 19

45'

Half Time

Crowley

37'

10 - 19

Frisch

36'

10 - 17

Slade

10 - 12

26'

Ahern

22'

7 - 12

Slade

7 - 7

16'

Frost

5 - 7

15'

Crowley

0 - 7

Nash

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Munster

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

47%

3-6 secs

33%

29%

6+ secs

22%

Rucks Won

107

Exeter Chiefs vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Munster in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Sun 17th December 2023 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs are in the best form of 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 2nd and Exeter Chiefs in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Munster Squads

The official squads for Exeter Chiefs 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.