Live Reporting

George O'Neill, Phil Cartwright, Mantej Mann and Lauren McCann

  1. Saracens 15-5 Bulls

    Saracens are able to call upon another England international as Ben Earl is introduced from the bench for the final 26 minutes.

  2. converted try

    Converted try - Munster 21-0 Stade Francais

    Alex Kendellen (Con Jack Crowley)

    Munster make their man advantage count as Peter O'Mahony wins the line-out before the hosts produce a strong maul with Alex Kendellen breaking free to touch down.

    Jack Crowley makes it three from three from the tee.

  3. try

    Converted try: Saracens 15-5 Bulls

    Jamie George (Fergus Burke con)

    From the resulting line-out, Saracens catch and drive - and Jamie George ends up with the ball over the try line.

    The England captain pounds the ground in joy - he's put his side a step closer to victory in their opening Champions Cup pool match.

  4. Sin-bin - De Klerk (Bulls)

    Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Bulls down to 13 men now!

    Sebastian de Klerk is penalised inside his own 22 and, after the team warning late in the first half, he's off to join Jannes Kirsten in the sin bin for 10 minutes.

  5. Red card - Azagoh (Stade Francais)

    Munster 14-0 Stade Francais

    Pierre Azagoh is sent off after catching Peter O'Mahony on the head with a flying arm.

    After a lengthily TMO review a red card is shown, much to the delight of the Thomond Park crowd.

  6. Sin-bin - Kirsten (Bulls)

    Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Referee Craig Evans is alerted by the TMO to potential head contact between Saracens' Rotimi Segun and Bulls replacement Jannes Kirsten.

    Segun was carrying the ball and spun right into Kirsten, who is shown a yellow card and will spend the next 10 minutes in the sin bin.

    The TV coverage shows the two players embracing after the event. Certainly no malice involved.

  7. Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Oh, the try line was at Maro Itoje's mercy there but the Saracens captain, having drifted past a couple of Bulls players, can't quite get the ball grounded.

    It's actually a tremendous effort by a visiting tackler to dislodge the ball from Itoje's grasp.

  8. Munster 14-0 Stade Francais

    Stade Francais have come out applying the pressure early in the second half, but they can't make any inroads with Munster's defence standing firm and with their lead they are happy to pounce on a mistake and counter-attack.

  9. Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Maro Itoje throws out a left hand to somehow gather a Jamie George line-out and set up a Saracens attack.

    The maul comes to a standstill about 15 metres out, so Sarries go down the short side but the pass out wide drifts out of play.

  10. Kick-off

    Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Saracens, with a strong wind at their backs, get the second half going.

  11. Kick-off

    Munster 14-0 Stade Francais

    We're back underway at Thomond Park, can Munster add to their lead?

  12. Saturday's Champions Cup results and latest scores

    Pool One

    • Sharks 39-21 Exeter (FT)

    Pool Two

    • Clermont Auvergne 28-0 Benetton (FT)

    Pool Three

    • Northampton 38-8 Castres (FT)
    • Saracens 8-5 Bulls (HT)
    • Munster 14-0 Stade Francais (HT)

    Pool Four

    • Stormers 14-24 Toulon (FT)
    • Glasgow v Sale (20:00 GMT)
    • Racing 92 v Harlequins (20:00 GMT)

  13. Saints start with a win

    FT: Northampton 38-8 Castres

    The other game in Pool Three today ended in a convincing 38-8 win for Northampton over Castres.

    Click on this link for the match report.

  14. Half-time - Munster 14-0 Stade Francais

    A good first half for Munster, who lead courtesy of tries from Thaakir Abrahams and Shane Daly.

    Jack Crowley was on target with both his conversions too.

  15. Half-time: Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    And that'll be that for the first half.

    Saracens lead at the break.

  16. Munster 14-0 Stade Francais

    Munster go through a number of phases out on the left hand side after a tap and go from the penalty, but they are unable to get a third try on the board.

  17. Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Bulls have an attacking line-out in the final minute of the first half.

    A catch and drive - but a wonderful defensive effort from the three-time European champions keeps out the South African side.

  18. Penalty: Saracens 8-5 Bulls

    Fergus Burke

    Huge cheers from the home supporters as Fergus Burke adds the three points.

  19. Saracens 5-5 Bulls

    Bulls are penalised inside their own 22 once more and captain Johann Grobbelaar is told by referee Craig Evans that one more offence from his team in that area will result in a yellow card.

    Sarries are going for the posts and a chance to take the lead for the first time.

  20. Saracens 5-5 Bulls

    A brief stoppage in play as Saracens winger Rotimi Segun gets treatment for what looks like a problem with his left ankle.

    He's had a bit of strapping applied and he's carrying on for now.