Munster miss out on Champions Cup last-16 place with defeat to Castres at Thomond Park

"There's a bumper day of rugby action with three Irish provinces playing across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup over the rest of the day."

"Leinster claimed a 22-13 win over Bayonne to set up the chahce of securing home advantage in the round of 16, while, Munster exited the competition after a 31-29 defeat to Castres."

"Later this evening, Connacht and Montauban face off at 8pm in the Challenge Cup. You can follow it all in our liveblog below."

Three Irish provinces are involved in European rugby today, with matches across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Leinster beat Bayonne 22-13, creating the opportunity to secure home advantage for the round of 16. Munster were eliminated from the Champions Cup after a narrow 31-29 defeat to Castres. Connacht will play Montauban at 8pm in the Challenge Cup later this evening. The fixtures reflect a busy schedule for Irish provincial sides and mixed results early in the day, with one province advancing in contention for a favorable knockout draw while another exits the competition.

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