Montpellier

21 - 21

Full Time

London Irish

London Irish vs Montpellier

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Rattez bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Rattez bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

80'

Conversion

Louis Carbonel has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cobus Reinach picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Caolan Englefield getting some game time.

73'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Joe Powell being replaced.

73'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Eddie Poolman getting some game time.

70'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Luca Morisi being replaced.

70'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Chunya Munga getting some game time.

70'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Adam Coleman being replaced.

70'

London Irish make a substitution with Ben Donnell coming on.

69'

London Irish make a substitution with Chandler Cunningham-South coming off.

69'

London Irish make a substitution with Facundo Gigena coming on.

68'

London Irish make a substitution with Danilo Fischetti coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Louis Carbonel successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Vincent Giudicelli scores the try from close range.

67'

Paul Willemse sets up the try.

67'

Yellow Card

Paddy Jackson (London Irish) is shown a yellow card

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Pierre Lucas took full advantage.

67'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Clement Doumenc comes onto the field.

64'

Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Bouthier goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Louis Carbonel kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Thomas Darmon from scoring as they record the try for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Cobus Reinach played a key part in that try.

56'

James Stokes comes on for London Irish.

55'

Michael Dykes leaves the field.

55'

Cobus Reinach comes on.

50'

Leo Coly comes off.

50'

Elliott Stooke comes on.

50'

Bastien Chalureau comes off.

50'

Titi Lamositele comes on.

50'

Mohamed Haouas comes off.

50'

Enzo Forletta comes on.

50'

Simon-Pierre Chauvac comes off.

50'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Mike Willemse getting some game time.

49'

London Irish decide to make a substitution, with Agustin Creevy being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson adds the two points for London Irish.

49'

Try

The London Irish maul march their way over the white wash for Agustin Creevy to touch down.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Vincent Giudicelli comes onto the field.

40'

Brandon Paenga-Amosa departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for London Irish as Juan Martin Gonzalez goes over.

35'

Joe Powell sets up the try.

35'

Pierre Lucas comes on.

27'

Geoffrey Doumayrou comes off.

27'

Oli Hoskins comes on.

26'

Lovejoy Chawatama comes off.

26'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson has kicked a conversion.

Try

London Irish are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Adam Coleman touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v London Irish 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 22nd January 2023, 05:00am PST 
  
 Septeo Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carbonel

21 - 21

76'

Reinach

19 - 21

75'

Carbonel

14 - 21

68'

Giudicelli

12 - 21

67'

Jackson

67'

7 - 21

Carbonel

7 - 21

57'

Darmon

5 - 21

56'

Jackson

49'

0 - 21

Creevy

48'

0 - 19

Half Time

Jackson

36'

0 - 14

Gonzalez

35'

0 - 12

Jackson

0 - 7

Coleman

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

London Irish

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

London Irish

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

68%

3-6 secs

19%

14%

6+ secs

11%

123

Rucks Won

Montpellier vs London Irish Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against London Irish in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sun 22nd January 2023 at Septeo Stadium. 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.

London Irish won the last encounter but London Irish are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with London Irish in 7th and Montpellier in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs London Irish Squads

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