Munster

23 - 26

Full Time

Northampton

Munster vs Northampton

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Fin Smith but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

78'

Joey Carbery comes on.

76'

Alex Nankivell comes off.

76'

Conversion

Fin Smith has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Sam Graham scores the try from close range.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Graham took full advantage.

70'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Josh Wycherley coming on.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jeremy Loughman coming off.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Eoghan Clarke coming on.

67'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Niall Scannell coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

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

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Kendellen coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Peter O'Mahony coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints sub Burger Odendaal comes onto the field.

63'

Rory Hutchinson departs for Northampton Saints.

63'

Penalty Goal

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

63'

Drop Goal

Fin Smith kicks a drop goal and it is OVER!

59'

Alex Moon comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Temo Mayanavanua leaves the field.

57'

Emmanuel Iyogun comes on for Northampton Saints.

57'

Alex Waller leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith adds the points for Northampton Saints.

55'

Elliot Millar-Mills comes on.

52'

Trevor Davison comes off.

52'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham getting some game time.

49'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Juarno Augustus being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Jack Crowley has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

49'

Try

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

48'

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

46'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Sleightholme being replaced.

46'

Antoine Frisch makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

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

42'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Simon Zebo coming off.

42'

Penalty Goal

Fin Smith kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

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

43'

Try

Incisive passing by Munster Rugby is finished off by Peter O'Mahony, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Calvin Nash played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Calvin Nash being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Munster Rugby sub Brian Gleeson comes onto the field.

39'

Thomas Ahern departs for Munster Rugby.

39'

Red Card

Curtis Langdon (Northampton Saints) is shown the red card

39'

Conversion

Jack Crowley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Munster Rugby as Antoine Frisch goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Antoine Frisch being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Jack Crowley.

37'

Yellow Card

George Furbank (Northampton Saints) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Calvin Nash being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Jack Crowley has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

34'

Penalty Goal

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

31'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

Alex Mitchell goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Mitchell bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Sleightholme goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Munster v Northampton 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 09:30am PST 
  
 Thomond Park

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

41%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

71'

23 - 26

Graham

70'

23 - 24

Smith

66'

23 - 19

Crowley

23 - 16

63'

Smith

59'

20 - 16

Smith

55'

20 - 13

Coombes

20 - 10

48'

Smith

42'

15 - 10

Half Time

O'Mahony

15 - 7

41'

Langdon

39'

10 - 7

Crowley

10 - 7

38'

Frisch

8 - 7

37'

Furbank

35'

3 - 7

Crowley

3 - 7

31'

Smith

18'

0 - 7

Mitchell

18'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Munster

Northampton

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Defence Profile

Munster

Northampton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

53%

3-6 secs

22%

6+ secs

27%

19%

Rucks Won

Munster vs Northampton Saints Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Munster face off against Northampton Saints in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at Thomond Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Northampton Saints won the last encounter but Northampton Saints are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Northampton Saints in 1st and Munster in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Munster vs Northampton Saints Squads

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