What-ifs galore but battling bonus keeps hopes of progress alive for Munster

Munster kept qualification hopes alove ahead of the final round of Champions Cup pool action this Saturday, with a visit to Thomond Park by old foes Castres.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026 - 01:00

Simon Lewis, Toulon

Champions Cup: Toulon 27 Munster 25

Some familiar themes from Munster’s great European heritage emerged after this narrow defeat in France on Sunday afternoon.

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