Northampton

34 - 32

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

79'

Henry Walker comes on.

79'

Curtis Langdon comes off.

79'

Conversion

Jack Crowley has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Munster Rugby is finished off by Diarmuid Kilgallen

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Diarmuid Kilgallen bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Jack Crowley is finished off with a try.

77'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Diarmuid Barron getting some game time.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niall Scannell being replaced.

74'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Tom James getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mitchell being replaced.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Angus Scott-Young getting some game time.

72'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Josh Kemeny being replaced.

72'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paddy Patterson getting some game time.

71'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Conor Murray being replaced.

71'

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

71'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler being replaced.

71'

Conversion

The Northampton Saints supporters go wild as Fin Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Seabrook

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Seabrook took full advantage.

67'

Rory Hutchinson sets up the try.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Brian Gleeson coming on.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming off.

66'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Diarmuid Kilgallen

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Diarmuid Kilgallen goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Conor Murray is finished off with a try.

63'

Munster Rugby sub Tony Butler comes onto the field.

63'

Calvin Nash departs for Munster Rugby.

63'

Northampton Saints sub Luke Green comes onto the field.

63'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

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

62'

Henry Pollock comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Juarno Augustus leaves the field.

59'

Tom West comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Tarek Haffar leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith adds the points for Northampton Saints.

59'

Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley adds the points for Munster Rugby.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Fin Smith kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Northampton Saints results in a try for James Ramm.

54'

What a run here by James Ramm as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Fin Smith.

54'

Callum Hunter-Hill comes on.

53'

Alex Coles comes off.

53'

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

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter O'Mahony being replaced.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stephen Archer getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Oli Jager being replaced.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ahern getting some game time.

49'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Fineen Wycherley being replaced.

49'

Fin Smith will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tom Seabrook.

48'

Tom Seabrook makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

James Ramm sets up the try.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

42'

Try

The Northampton Saints maul pushes over the tryline as Curtis Langdon scores.

41'

Yellow Card

Gavin Coombes (Munster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

39'

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Munster Rugby ends with a try for Calvin Nash.

32'

Trouble here as Calvin Nash breaches the defence.

32'

Jack Crowley sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Diarmuid Barron breaches the defence.

31'

Penalty Goal

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

27'

Trouble here as Tadhg Beirne breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Jack Crowley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Calvin Nash gathers the kick to score the try for Munster Rugby.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Calvin Nash bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

22'

Fin Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for Tom Seabrook

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Seabrook took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by James Ramm is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Freeman took full advantage.

10'

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Munster 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 18th January 2025, 07:15am PST 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nika Amashukeli

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

51%

% Of Game In Lead

32%

Possession Last 10 min

94%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Crowley

78'

34 - 32

Kilgallen

78'

34 - 30

Smith

34 - 25

68'

Seabrook

32 - 25

67'

Crowley

64'

27 - 25

Kilgallen

63'

27 - 23

Smith

27 - 18

59'

Crowley

57'

24 - 18

Smith

24 - 15

55'

Ramm

22 - 15

54'

Seabrook

17 - 15

48'

Half Time

Smith

12 - 15

42'

Langdon

10 - 15

41'

Coombes

39'

5 - 15

Nash

32'

5 - 15

Crowley

27'

5 - 10

Crowley

23'

5 - 7

Nash

22'

5 - 5

Seabrook

5 - 0

13'

Start

Win Probability

Northampton

66%

Draw

Munster

33%

Ruck-Won by Tom Lockett

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Munster

More Less

Defence Profile

Northampton

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

59%

3-6 secs

51%

29%

6+ secs

12%

113

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

71'

72'

75'

Northampton

Munster

Northampton Saints vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Munster in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 18th January 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for 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 1st and Northampton Saints in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northampton Saints vs Munster Squads

The official squads for Northampton Saints 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.