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Munster fans livid after game-deciding penalty call in big Champions Cup loss

Published 17:48 11 Jan 2026 GMT

Updated 17:48 11 Jan 2026 GMT

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Munster fans livid after game-deciding penalty call in big Champions Cup loss

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They are not happy.

Munster suffered a heartbreaking loss to Toulon this afternoon in their Champions Cup clash at the Stade Mayol.

The French side got themselves into 24-13 lead, but Munster, as they often do in Europe, clawed their way back with tries from Jack O'Donoghue and Tom Farrell, and a sumptuous go-ahead touchline conversion from Jack Crowley in the 72nd minute.

However, it was Toulon who had the last laugh when referee Karl Dickson awarded a penalty to the home side, which was duly converted by Marius Domon.

Dickson had adjudged Farrell to be 'taking up the space' at a ruck and preventing the Toulon players from competing, but on repeat viewing, it appears that Farrell is retreating and not interfering.

Unsurprisingly, the Munster faithful were not impressed.

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