Summary

  • Saracens overcome Ospreys to reach European Champions Cup quarter-finals

  • Ospreys led at half-time but Saracens scored three tries in second half

  • Saracens travel to champions La Rochelle next Sunday

  • Exeter Chiefs beat French champions Montpellier on try countback to reach last eight

  • Chiefs score converted try in final minute of extra time to level incredible match 33-33

  • Montpellier's English number eight Zach Mercer sent off in second half

  • Exeter host South African side Stormers on Saturday

  1. Red card - Zach Mercer (Montpellier)published at 49 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    It's a shoulder tackle by Zach Mercer straight to the head of Christ Tshiunza.

    There didn't seem like there was much force, but the rules are the rules.

    Mercer is sent off and Montpellier will play the remainder of the game with 14.

  2. Postpublished at 49 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    Henry Slade is back on the field but Montpellier could be about to lose Zach Mercer for what looks like a high tackle on Christ Tshiunza.

    It's definitely going to be a card, but which colour?

  3. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    Exeter have been boosted by that decision and they are straight down the other end with a vengeance.

    They win the penalty in front of the posts but the ball is kicked to the touch.

    Here comes the shove.

  4. No try - Exeter 14-15 Montpellierpublished at 13:43 British Summer Time 2 April 2023

    The try is chalked off as Elliot Stooke is penalised for preventing Scott Sio from joining the defensive line.

    You could hear the cheer from the Exeter faithful from the other side of Devon.

  5. try

    Try - Exeter 14-20 Montpellierpublished at 46 mins

    Zach Mercer

    Lead extended. Or is it?

    Zach Mercer smashes his way over the whitewash close to the touchline but does Elliot Stooke obstruct Scott Sio in the build up?

  6. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    Montpellier are back to their full complement as Ro Dakuwaqa returns to the field from the bin.

    Exeter still down to 14 with Henry Slade in the bin for another couple of minutes.

  7. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    Like the first half, Montpellier start the second on the front foot but Vincent Rattez has to stoop low to pick the ball up off his toes and he knocks it on.

    Exeter cannot afford to start slowly again.

  8. Kick-offpublished at 40 mins

    Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    We are back under way.

  9. Postpublished at 13:31 British Summer Time 2 April 2023

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  10. Half-time reportpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 2 April 2023

    HT: Exeter 14-15 Montpellier

    Exeter started slowly as Montpellier ruthlessly exposed their frailties early on, but they grew into the game and hit back to take the lead.

    Paolo Garbisi's penalty has nudged the visitors in front once more but it's finely poised for another thrilling 40 minutes.

    Remember, the Stormers lie in wait for the victors.

  11. Half-time - Exeter 14-15 Montpellierpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 2 April 2023

    The sides are separated by a single point after a thoroughly entertaining first half.

    Montpellier wing Vincent Rattez is tackled by Exeter Chiefs' Jack Nowell and Christ TshiunzaImage source, Getty Images
  12. Penalty - Exeter 14-15 Montpellierpublished at 40 mins

    Paolo Garbisi

    It's a simple kick through the posts for Paolo Garbisi and Montpellier retake the lead on the stroke of the half time.

  13. Sin-binpublished at 39 mins

    Exeter 14-12 Montpellier

    The pendulum swings in Montpellier's favour again.

    The visitors throw the ball wide with the try line at their mercy and Henry Slade is penalised for a deliberate knock on.

    The centre will spend 10 minutes in the bin and Montpellier have the penalty.

  14. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Exeter 14-12 Montpellier

    Exeter have found another gear since conceding those two early tries.

    Sam Simmonds has been influential to their recovery and been tireless with his carrying.

    He deserves that try.

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    Converted Try - Exeter 14-12 Montpellierpublished at 34 mins

    Sam Simmonds (con Joe Simmonds)

    He won't be stopped from there. But has the number eight grounded the ball?

    Sam Simmonds is always winning the contest with Paolo Garbisi from two metres out, but did the Montpellier fly-half wrap his arm around the ball?

    An alternative camera angle shows that the ball is grounded and brother Joe Simmonds adds the conversion.

    Exeter take the lead for the first time.

  16. Sin-binpublished at 34 mins

    Exeter 7-12 Montpellier

    Exeter are penned on the Montpellier line and the French side concede another penalty for offside.

    Ro Dakuwaqa will spend the next 10 minutes in the bin.

    Real chance for Exeter now.

  17. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Exeter 7-12 Montpellier

    Jack Nowell remains on the field for now as the Exeter fans cheer him back to his feet.

    They will need him firing to overturn this deficit.

  18. Postpublished at 30 mins

    Exeter 7-12 Montpellier

    Jack Nowell looks like he is in some discomfort here.

    Sean O'Brien floats a pass over the top for the wing to run onto, but he is unable to make it and goes down on his haunches.

    Could this be the end of the game for the Exeter skipper?

  19. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Exeter 7-12 Montpellier

    Nearly try number three for Montpellier.

    They move the ball wide and Zach Mercer cuts back inside as he looks to get over, but he throws it forward as he tries to play in Vincent Rattez.

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    Converted Try - Exeter 7-12 Montpellierpublished at 23 mins

    Scott Sio (con Joe Simmonds)

    It was coming.

    Exeter up the ante close to the Montpellier line and Scott Sio powers his way over from close range.

    Joe Simmonds adds the conversion and it's game on.