Box kick from Murray onto Brown

Danny Care makes his 50th appearance in European competitions today

Smith gets the match underway for Quins, taken by Haley

Late change for Quins with James Lang starting in place of Luke Northmore

Munster host Harlequins in the opening round of the Champions Cup. Munster remains unbeaten in the Pro14 with seven wins from seven matches to sit atop their Conference, while Harlequins lie in fifth position in the Premiership with two victories from three games. I’m Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

Head-to-head record


Munster Rugby v Harlequins
7 Played 7
6 Wins 1
1 Losses 6
0 Draws 0

Tournament Records Compared


Munster Rugby-Harlequins


Played 180-86
Wins 122-35
Draws 4-3
Losses 54-48
Win % 68%-41%


Total Points For 4467-1843
Total Points Against 3108-2002


Largest Winning Margin

64 (Munster Rugby v Viadana, 6/12/2002)

48 (Harlequins v Zebre Rugby Club, 15/12/2012)


Heaviest Losing Margin

-41 (Munster Rugby @ Toulouse, 2/11/1996)

-45 (Harlequins @ Castres Olympique, 8/1/2005)