Champions Cup: Munster 29 Castres 31The final whistle was greeted by a stunned incredulity as Munster took their leave of this season’s Champions Cup. For the third Champions Cup match in succession Munster conceded 14-points while a player down. When Thaakir Abrahams finished smartly on 46 minutes and Edwin crossed for the first of his two tries, Munster (despite missed conversions) headed into the final quarter 22-12 ahead. During Farrell’s enforced sabbatical, tries form Geoffrey Palis and the influential Christian Ambadiang revived Castres in spirit and on the scoreboard. CASTRES: T Chabouni; C Ambadiang, V Karawalevu, J Goodhue, G Palis; P Popelin, J Fernandez.

Source: The Irish Times January 17, 2026 22:44 UTC