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27 - 23
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'
Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tommy Freeman bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

76'
Penalty Goal

Jack Crowley kicks the penalty.

75'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Smith getting some game time.

71'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Mike Haywood being replaced.

71'
Penalty Goal

Fin Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alfie Petch coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Paul Hill coming off.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Ethan Waller coming on.

67'

Northampton Saints make a substitution with Alex Waller coming off.

67'

Munster Rugby sub John Hodnett comes onto the field.

64'

Peter O'Mahony departs for Munster Rugby.

64'

Munster Rugby sub Paddy Patterson comes onto the field.

64'

Craig Casey departs for Munster Rugby.

64'

Northampton Saints sub Angus Scott-Young comes onto the field.

62'

Courtney Lawes departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Coles comes onto the field.

62'

Alex Moon departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Alex Kendellen comes on for Munster Rugby.

59'

Jean Kleyn leaves the field.

59'

Rory Scannell comes on for Munster Rugby.

57'

Joey Carbery leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

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

56'
Try

Nothing was going to stop James Ramm from scoring as they record the try for Northampton Saints.

55'

What a run here by Rory Hutchinson as they get over the gainline!

55'

Josh Wycherley comes on.

52'

Dave Kilcoyne comes off.

52'
Penalty Goal

Fin Smith makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

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

46'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Roman Salanoa being replaced.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Fraser Dingwall getting some game time.

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Matt Proctor being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Fin Smith adds the two points for Northampton Saints.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Northampton Saints leads to a try for Tommy Freeman.

44'

Tommy Freeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Rory Hutchinson is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Lewis Ludlam being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'
Conversion

Joey Carbery makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Gavin Coombes scores from close range.

28'
Red Card

Jack O'Donoghue (Munster Rugby) is shown the red card

21'

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

20'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Robbie Smith being replaced.

20'
Conversion

Joey Carbery makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Munster Rugby is finished off by Jack O'Donoghue

19'

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

19'

Gavin Coombes sets up the try.

19'

Northampton Saints sub Robbie Smith comes onto the field.

13'

James Ramm departs for Northampton Saints.

13'
Yellow Card

Mike Haywood (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

10'
Conversion

Joey Carbery has kicked a conversion.

9'
Try

Gavin Coombes scores the try from close range.

8'

Niall Scannell played a key part in that try.

8'
Penalty Goal

Joey Carbery has kicked a penalty goal.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Munster v Northampton

Investec Champions Cup - Round 3
Sat 14th January 2023, 10:15am
Thomond Park

Points Flow Chart

Munster win +4
Munster
Northampton
Munster
Time in lead
Northampton
80
Mins in lead
0
100%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
41%
Possession Last 10 min
59%
3
Points Last 10 min
6

Key Events

Full Time
Smith
78'
27 - 23
Crowley
27 - 20
75'
Smith
70'
24 - 20
Smith
56'
24 - 17
Ramm
55'
24 - 15
Smith
49'
24 - 10
Smith
46'
24 - 7
Freeman
44'
24 - 5
Half Time
Carbery
24 - 0
29'
Coombes
22 - 0
28'
O'Donoghue
17 - 0
21'
Carbery
17 - 0
20'
O'Donoghue
15 - 0
19'
Haywood
10'
10 - 0
Carbery
10 - 0
9'
Coombes
8 - 0
8'
Carbery
3 - 0
1'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2
7
Entries

Attack Profile

Munster
Northampton
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Defence Profile

Munster
Northampton
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
58%
55%
3-6 secs
22%
31%
6+ secs
14%
7%
101
Rucks Won
92

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