Champions Cup LIVE: Munster vs Gloucester & Bordeaux vs Scarlets Scores & Updates (2026)

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  1. Kick-off: Munster 7-3 Gloucester

A bit of 'Zombie' by the Cranberries blasts out over the PA system as Munster and Gloucester head back onto the field. Magnificent.

It's interrupted by referee Ben Breakspear's whistle, which signals the start of the second half.

  1. Watch: Harlequins v Sale in PWR

There's also live PWR action on the BBC Sport website and app, as well as the BBC iPlayer, right now.

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  1. Post: English Prem clubs' contrasting fortunes

Earlier, there were contrasting fortunes for English Prem clubs in the Champions Cup.

Sale scored five tries in an impressive 35-14 victory at Clermont Auvergne, while Saracens had to settle for a losing bonus point from their trip to Durban.

Sarries were beaten 28-23 by Sharks.

Stormers were victorious against La Rochelle in Saturday's other completed match.

Later, Glasgow face Toulouse (20:00 GMT), which you will be able to follow live with us on the BBC Sport website and app.

  1. Half-time: Bordeaux Begles 31-14 Scarletspublished at 18:21 GMT

Meanwhile, it has been breathless stuff at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

Scarlets took a surprise early lead, but after that the European juggernaut has been in full flow, with France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert in sensational form.

They have five tries in the bag already, but Scarlets have refused to lay down with two of their own.

The teams head down the tunnel for a well-earned break.

  1. Half-time: Munster 7-3 Gloucesterpublished at 18:20 GMT

The home fans raise the decibel level as Munster threaten the Gloucester line with the clock in the red.

Gloucester's defence holds firm and the whistle blows for the interval.

Dan Kelly's converted try for Munster has the home side in front at half-time against Gloucester, who nudged in front early on with George Barton's long-range penalty.

It's still wide open with 40 minutes to play.

  1. Converted try: Bordeaux Begles 31-14 Scarletspublished at 18:18 GMT

Tiaan Jacobs (con: Jalibert)

It's more magic from Matthieu Jalibert, a quick one-two before offloading to the giant South African Tiaan Jacobs, who rides the tackle before stretching for the line.

It's a killer blow for Scarlets, who concede a fifth try just before half-time.

  1. Postpublished at 18:10 GMT

Munster 7-3 Gloucester

Jack Crowley's penalty attempt from about 35 metres only just reaches the posts, showing the strength of the wind that Munster are playing into in this first half.

The kick also goes wide so Munster's lead remains at four points.

  1. Yellow card for Ford-Robinsonpublished at 18:09 GMT

Munster 7-3 Gloucester

Jamal Ford-Robinson might be in a bit of trouble here.

The Gloucester prop goes into the breakdown late and makes shoulder contact to the head of Jack Crowley.

It's a yellow card and Gloucester will play the rest of the first half with 14 players.

  1. Converted try: Bordeaux Begles 24-14 Scarletspublished at 18:05 GMT

Henry Thomas (con: Hawkins)

Scarlets hit back. It's great patience from the forwards and Henry Thomas squeezes over for the visitors' second.

  1. Try: Bordeaux Begles 24-7 Scarletspublished at 18:05 GMT

Matthieu Jalibert

Bordeaux have the try bonus point wrapped up already.

Scarlets are caught offside and it's a devastating counter attack with Matthieu Jalibert linking up with France team-mates Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.

  1. Postpublished at 18:01 GMT

Munster 7-3 Gloucester

Ooof, George Barton's exceptional 50-22 kick gives Gloucester superb field position as they aim to respond to Dan Kelly's try.

Drilled, pinpoint, brilliant.

Munster force a turnover, though, so it comes to nought for the Cherry and Whites.

  1. Try: Bordeaux-Begles 19-7 Scarletspublished at 17:57 GMT

Gaetan Barlot

Twenty minutes have gone in Bordeaux and the hosts are over for their third try.

It's a perfectly executed line-out and the Scarlets' pack can do little to stop Gaetan Barlot and the driving maul.

  1. Converted try: Munster 7-3 Gloucesterpublished at 22 mins

Dan Kelly (con: Crowley)

Munster score the first try of the match!

Full-back Mike Haley makes the break and although he is halted, centre Dan Kelly is there in support and finishes really well to put the hosts in front.

Jack Crowley adds the extras.

  1. Postpublished at 20 mins

Munster 0-3 Gloucester

Munster earn a penalty from about the same position George Barton kicked one for Gloucester, but the home side turn down a shot at three points and kick to the corner.

Hooker Niall Scannell picks up a head of steam to get within a couple of metres of the tryline - but Gloucester do some excellent work at the breakdown to earn a penalty and halt Munster's momentum.

  1. Postpublished at 17:50 GMT

Munster 0-3 Gloucester

In Cork, there have been a couple of stoppages for injuries and neither side has been able to exert sustained, meaningful pressure on their opponents.

The other two matches in Pool Two take place on Sunday, by the way - Castres face Edinburgh and Toulon take on Bath.

  1. Converted try - Bordeaux Begles 14-7 Scarletspublished at 17:49 GMT

Jefferson Poirot (con: Jalibert)

Normal service has resumed in Bordeaux, and it's another sucker punch for Scarlets.

This time it's the skipper Jefferson Poirot who finds a hole in the defence.

  1. Converted try: Bordeaux Begles 7-7 Scarletspublished at 17:47 GMT

Matthieu Jalibert (con: Jalibert)

No sooner have Scarlets gone ahead, the champions are back level.

It's a great bit of skill from Matthieu Jalibert, who converts his own effort.

  1. Converted try: Bordeaux Begles 0-7 Scarletspublished at 8 mins

Fletcher Anderson (con: Hawkins)

What a start from the Scarlets! They lead the defending champions!

They turn down an attempt at the posts and it pays off as Fletcher Anderson crashes over from close range.

  1. Postpublished at 17:41 GMT

Munster 0-3 Gloucester

That'll give Munster, who still trail to that early George Barton penalty, a boost of confidence.

Gloucester have an attacking scrum on Munster's 22 but the visitors are penalised and Munster can clear their lines.

  1. Postpublished at 3 mins

Bordeaux Begles 0-0 Scarlets

A bright start from Scarlets, the ball is charged down inside Bordeaux’s 22, but Dane Blacker just can’t get the ball under control and the chance goes begging.

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