Champions Cup Highlights: Munster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Champions Cup Highlights: Munster Rugby v Exeter Chiefs

Munster edged the Exeter Chiefs 9-7 in an intense and physical clash in the final round of pool matches in the Champions Cup. Munster headed into the match four points ahead of Exeter in the pool and opened the scoring with an early penalty, but Exeter hit back with the games first try to lead 7-3. A second Munster penalty reduced the deficit to just a single point, 7-6 at the break. The titanic battle continued in the second half, with neither side giving an inch. It took until the 72nd minute for the first points of the second half, with Munster slotting their third penalty of the match to sneak in front. Exeter threw everything they had at Munster but were kept out by some outstanding defence. The win sees Munster top the pool and wrap up a quarter-final position.



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