Champions Cup: Munster fightback falls just short in Toulon

The southern province now need a victory over Castres on Saturday to qualify for the knockout stages.

RC Toulon's Charles Ollivon is tackled by Ben O’Connor of Munster. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 - 15:09

Simon Lewis

TOULON 27 MUNSTER 25

Munster narrowly failed to repeat their Stade Felix Mayol heroics of 2024 as they lost a frenetic Champions Cup pool game on Sunday to leave them needing a victory over Castres next Saturday to qualify for the knockout stages.

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