As it happened: Crestfallen Munster bow out of Champions Cup as rescue mission falls just short

Join us for live coverage of Munster's Thomond Park clash with old European foes Castres.
As it happened: Crestfallen Munster bow out of Champions Cup as rescue mission falls just short

Munster's Jack Crowley in action. Pic: Nick Elliott/Inpho

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 18:32
Shane Donovan

Full-time - Champions Cup: Munster 29 Castres 31

19.25pm: Read Simon Lewis' match report from Thomond Park here. 

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