Rugby
Champions Cup: Munster lose out to Bath in opening game – as it happened
A smashing first 20 minutes helped Bath to a 40-14 victory over Munster
Tadgh Beirne's early yellow card helped Bath to an early 28-0 lead over Munster. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho
Ciarán Kirk
Sat Dec 06 2025 - 22:37
Champions Cup
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