30 days ago Top 14 Protracted Billy Vunipola transfer saga finally comes to an end
Midi Olympique are reporting that the ex-England No.8 has agreed to a one-year extension at Montpellier.
London Irish face off against Montpellier in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Fri 9th December 2022 at Gtech Community Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.
London Irish won the last encounter but London Irish are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Montpellier in 7th and London Irish in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for London Irish vs Montpellier will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Rory Jennings kicks the penalty.
Leo Coly (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card
Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thomas Darmon touching down.
The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Louis Carbonel successfully kicks the conversion.
Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alexandre Becognee touching down.
The touch judges raise their flags as Louis Carbonel kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Thomas Darmon.
Louis Carbonel adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Cobus Reinach dots the ball down from close range.
Paddy Jackson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by London Irish is finished off by Juan Martin Gonzalez, as they goes over for the try.
Agustin Creevy (London Irish) is shown the red card
Paddy Jackson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by London Irish ends with a try for Lucio Cinti.
Paddy Jackson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Juan Martin Gonzalez scores from close range.
Enzo Forletta (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card
Louis Carbonel adds the points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
Louis Carbonel does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Paddy Jackson kicks the penalty.