Exeter Chiefs

31 - 21

Full Time

Munster

Exeter Chiefs vs Munster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Jack Crowley goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Crowley bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

75'

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

74'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Finn Worley-Brady getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ross Vintcent being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Haydon-Wood getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Rigg being replaced.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Rusi Tuima getting some game time.

73'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Hooper being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

72'

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

69'

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

69'

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

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Craig Casey coming off.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Ahern coming on.

69'

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

69'

Conversion

The Munster Rugby supporters go wild as Jack Crowley successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Tadhg Beirne scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Tadhg Beirne took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Craig Casey.

68'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jack Crowley kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

Craig Casey sets up the try.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ruadhan Quinn getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Gavin Coombes being replaced.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Hodnett getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alex Kendellen being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Joseph Dweba getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jack Yeandle being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Burger getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Ala'alatoa getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Scannell getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lee Barron being replaced.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Michael Milne getting some game time.

48'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Loughman being replaced.

48'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Bachuki Tchumbadze getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Roots being replaced.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Campbell Ridl getting some game time.

45'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso being replaced.

45'

Tadhg Beirne makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Henry Slade adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Immanuel Feyi-Waboso being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Tom Hooper.

38'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

An interception for Exeter Chiefs allows Will Rigg to race clear for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Exeter Chiefs has led to Will Rigg being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Alex Nankivell being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

23'

Conversion

Henry Slade makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Henry Slade goes on their own for a try.

20'

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

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Gavin Coombes took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

14'

Try

Ross Vintcent scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ross Vintcent took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Varney is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Harvey Skinner goes through the gap.

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

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Munster 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

Exeter Chiefs win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

75'

31 - 21

Crowley

75'

31 - 19

Beirne

72'

31 - 14

Crowley

68'

31 - 14

Beirne

68'

31 - 12

Crowley

50'

31 - 7

Crowley

49'

31 - 5

Half Time

Slade

31 - 0

40'

Feyi-Waboso

29 - 0

39'

Slade

24 - 0

34'

Rigg

22 - 0

33'

Slade

17 - 0

28'

Slade

14 - 0

21'

Slade

12 - 0

20'

Slade

7 - 0

14'

Vintcent

5 - 0

13'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Munster

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Munster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

31%

50%

3-6 secs

34%

6+ secs

34%

16%

Rucks Won

149

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

76'

78'

79'

Exeter Chiefs

Munster

Exeter Chiefs vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Munster in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Exeter Chiefs won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

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.