Exeter 31 - 21 Munster

● full_time 80 minutes

04 Apr 2026

EPCR Challenge Cup

Stage: R16 Round 5

Sandy Park

Head to Head

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Exeter Chiefs secured a convincing 31-21 victory over Munster Rugby at Sandy Park. The home side took an early lead with a try from Vintcent, followed by a strong performance from Slade, who added two tries and multiple conversions. Exeter dominated the first half, ending with a 31-7 lead at halftime after Feyi-Waboso's try. Munster responded after the break with Crowley's try, narrowing the gap to 31-14. A second try from Beirne and Crowley’s conversion brought Munster closer, but Exeter held firm. Beirne received a yellow card late in the match, limiting Munster's chances. Ultimately, Exeter’s solid first-half performance ensured their victory in this Challenge Cup encounter.

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Weather

Temperature: 12.6°C (Feels like 4.6°C) Condition: Windy Wind: 36.3 km/h, gusting to 64.3 km/h Humidity: 76% Cloud Cover: 76%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
13' try Ross Vintcent
14' conversion Henry Slade
20' try Henry Slade
21' conversion Henry Slade
28' penalty Henry Slade
33' try Will Rigg
34' conversion Henry Slade
39' try Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
40' conversion Henry Slade
40' half_time
40' second_half
45' substitution Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
45' substitution Jimmy Roots
48' substitution Jeremy Loughman
48' substitution Lee Barron
48' substitution John Ryan
49' try Jack Crowley
49' substitution Scott Sio
49' substitution Jack Yeandle
49' substitution Alex Kendellen
49' substitution Gavin Coombes
50' conversion Jack Crowley
68' conversion Jack Crowley
68' try Tadhg Beirne
69' substitution Jack O'Donoghue
69' substitution Craig Casey
69' substitution Ben O'Connor
72' yellow_card Tadhg Beirne
73' substitution Tom Hooper
73' substitution Will Rigg
73' substitution Ross Vintcent
75' try Jack Crowley
75' conversion Jack Crowley
80' full_time