Munster and Gloucester meet in Round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup, revisiting a matchup last played in October 2018, when Munster claimed a 36–22 victory. 

Much has changed since that meeting, and both clubs enter this contest carrying contrasting momentum from Round 1 and from their broader recent form trends.

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Munster opened their Champions Cup campaign with a 40–14 loss to Bath Rugby, a difficult result that extended a short-term slide. They have won three of their last five matches overall, but the two most recent games account for both losses, indicating a dip as they approach this fixture. 

Gloucester, meanwhile, earned a 34–14 Round 1 victory over Castres and arrive with rising confidence. Their last five matches include a 2–3 record, yet those two wins are also their most recent outings — the inverse pattern of Munster’s momentum.

This sets up an intriguing early-round meeting between clubs moving in different directions week-to-week. Munster returns home to Páirc Uí Chaoimh seeking a recalibration, while Gloucester aims to extend its upward trajectory and secure another statement result. 

With recent form diverging and European stakes rising, this matchup offers a pivotal opportunity for both sides.

Munster vs. Gloucester Kickoff Time, Lineups

Munster hosts Gloucester at 12:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 13 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 play.

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Munster Lineup vs. Gloucester

Starting XV

1. Michael Milne
2. Niall Scannell
3. Michael Ala'alatoa
4. Jean Kleyn
5. Tadhg Beirne
6. Tom Ahern
7. Jack O'Donoghue
8. Gavin Coombes
9. Craig Casey
10. Jack Crowley
11. Ben O'Connor
12. Alex Nankivell
13. Dan Kelly
14. Shane Daly
15. Mike Haley

Replacements

• 16. Diarmuid Barron
• 17. Josh Wycherley
• 18. Conor Bartley
• 19. Edwin Edogbo
• 20. Ruadhan Quinn
• 21. Paddy Patterson
• 22. JJ Hanrahan
• 23. Tom Farrell

Gloucester Lineup vs. Munster

Starting XV

1. Dian Bleuler
2. Jack Innard
3. Jamal Ford-Robinson
4. Cameron Jordan
5. Arthur Clark
6. Josh Basham
7. Harry Taylor
8. Jack Clement
9. Mike Austin
10. Charlie Atkinson
11. Rob Russell
12. Max Knight
13. Will Knight
14. Josh Hathaway
15. George Barton

Replacements

• 16. Kealan Freeman-Price
• 17. Ciaran Knight
• 18. Afolabi Fasogbon
• 19. Danny Eite
• 20. Hugh Bokenham
• 21. Caio James
• 22. Rhys Price
• 23. Jack Cotgreave

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Investec Champions Cup Round 2 

Friday, Dec. 12

• 3 p.m. ET: Leicester Tigers vs. Leinster Rugby, Mattioli Woods Welford Road

Saturday, Dec. 13

• 8 a.m. ET: DHL Stormers vs. La Rochelle, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Saracens, Hollywoodbets Kings Park
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Clermont Auvergne vs. Sale Sharks, Stade Marcel-Michelin
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Scarlets, Stade Chaban-Delmas
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Munster Rugby vs. Gloucester Rugby, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
• 3 p.m. ET: Glasgow Warriors vs. Toulouse, Scotstoun Stadium

Sunday, Dec. 14

• 8 a.m. ET: Harlequins vs. Bayonne, Twickenham Stoop
• 8 a.m. ET: Castres Olympique vs. Edinburgh Rugby, Stade Pierre-Fabre
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Toulon vs. Bath Rugby, Stade Félix Mayol
• 10:15 a.m. ET: Northampton Saints vs. Vodacom Bulls, cinch Stadium @ Franklin’s Gardens
• 12:30 p.m. ET: Bristol Bears vs. Pau, Ashton Gate

Investec Champions Cup Round 1 Scores

Friday Scores:

• DHL Stormers 23, Bayonne 17 | FINAL
• Sale Sharks 21, Glasgow Warriors 26 | FINAL

Saturday Scores 

• Saracens 47, Clermont 10 | FINAL
• Bordeaux 46, Vodacom Bulls 33 | FINAL
• La Rochelle 39, Leicester Tigers 20 | FINAL
• Leinster Rugby 45, Harlequins 28 | FINAL
• Bristol Bears 17, Scarlets 16 | FINAL
• Bath Rugby 40, Munster Rugby 14 | FINAL

Sunday Scores:

• Northampton Saints 35, Pau 27 | FINAL
• Toulouse 56, Hollywoodbets Sharks 19 | FINAL
• Gloucester Rugby 34, Castres 14 | FINAL
• Edinburgh Rugby 33, Toulon | Final

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