Northampton

24 - 14

Full Time

Munster

Munster vs Northampton

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Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Sleightholme bursts through to advance the Northampton Saints attack.

77'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Shay McCarthy getting some game time.

74'

Munster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mike Haley being replaced.

74'

Fin Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by George Hendy leads to a try for Northampton Saints

72'

A gap opened in the defence and George Hendy took full advantage.

72'

James Ramm played a key part in that try.

72'

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

70'

Northampton Saints decide to make a substitution, with Sam Graham being replaced.

70'

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

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Shay McCarthy coming off.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Josh Wycherley coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jeremy Loughman coming off.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Eoghan Clarke coming on.

69'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Niall Scannell coming off.

69'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Fin Smith as they hook it left.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Tadhg Beirne goes through the gap.

66'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Jack O'Donoghue coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Gavin Coombes coming off.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Joey Carbery coming on.

65'

Munster Rugby make a substitution with Alex Nankivell coming off.

65'

Northampton Saints sub Temo Mayanavanua comes onto the field.

64'

Alex Moon departs for Northampton Saints.

64'

Munster Rugby sub Shay McCarthy comes onto the field.

62'

Sean O'Brien departs for Munster Rugby.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Paul Hill comes onto the field.

62'

Trevor Davison departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Northampton Saints sub Alex Waller comes onto the field.

62'

Emmanuel Iyogun departs for Northampton Saints.

62'

Fin Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Great hands by Northampton Saints leads to a try for George Hendy

60'

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

60'

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

60'

George Hendy comes on for Northampton Saints.

59'

Burger Odendaal leaves the field.

59'

Sam Matavesi comes on for Northampton Saints.

56'

Curtis Langdon leaves the field.

56'

Conor Murray comes on for Munster Rugby.

55'

Craig Casey leaves the field.

55'

Alex Kendellen comes on for Munster Rugby.

55'

Peter O'Mahony leaves the field.

55'

Alex Mitchell comes on.

51'

Tom James comes off.

51'

Juarno Augustus comes on.

51'

Lewis Ludlam comes off.

51'

What a run here by Peter O'Mahony as they get over the gainline!

50'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Munster Rugby has led to Thomas Ahern being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Fin Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Northampton Saints is finished off by Tommy Freeman, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Northampton Saints has led to Tommy Freeman being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fin Smith sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Jack Crowley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mike Haley scores from close range.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Zebo bursts through to advance the Munster Rugby attack.

22'

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

16'

Conversion

Jack Crowley converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Munster Rugby results in a try for Sean O'Brien

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean O'Brien took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Alex Nankivell is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Fin Smith converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Northampton Saints results in a try for James Ramm

A gap opened in the defence and James Ramm took full advantage.

Burger Odendaal played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northampton v Munster 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sun 7th April 2024, 04:30am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Northampton win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

33%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendy

24 - 14

72'

Hendy

19 - 14

60'

Half Time

Smith

14 - 14

36'

Freeman

12 - 14

35'

Crowley

28'

7 - 14

Haley

27'

7 - 12

Crowley

15'

7 - 7

O'Brien

14'

7 - 5

Smith

7 - 0

10'

Ramm

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Northampton

Munster

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Defence Profile

Northampton

Munster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

64%

3-6 secs

23%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

54'

55'

68'

74'

76'

Northampton

Munster

Northampton Saints vs Munster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northampton Saints face off against Munster in Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 on Sun 7th April 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 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 Munster in 1st and Northampton Saints in 4th 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.