As it happened: Toulon edge Munster 27-25 in Champions Cup

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As it happened: Toulon edge Munster 27-25 in Champions Cup

RC Toulon's Gaël Drean celebrates after scoring his side's third try against Munster. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 - 12:35
Adrian Russell, PJ Browne

Toulon 27 Munster 25

80 mins Game over. Some great defence from Munster stops Toulon getting a bonus point try. They're not happy. Munster get the losing bonus point. 

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